Şekerpare, a classic Turkish dessert, combines buttery semolina dough with sweet syrup for a delightful treat. Learn how to make it!
Şekerpare Dessert Recipe
Ingredients for Şekerpare Dessert
For the dough:
250 grams of butter
2 teacups of semolina
2 eggs (one yolk will be used for brushing)
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
1.5 teacups of powdered sugar
1 packet of vanilla
3.5 cups of flour
For the syrup:
4 cups of granulated sugar
4 cups of water
A few drops of lemon juice
How to Make Şekerpare Dessert
For the syrup, place granulated sugar in a suitable pot. Add water and stir well.
Bring it to a boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 6-7 minutes.
Afterward, add a few drops of lemon juice and let it simmer for another 2 minutes. Then, remove it from the heat.
For the dough, mix room temperature butter, one egg (reserving the yolk for brushing), semolina, powdered sugar, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and a portion of flour in a bowl. Begin kneading.
Continue adding flour until the dough reaches a non-sticky consistency.
To shape, take a portion of the dough, roll it between your palms, then gently press down and shape the edges into points.
Arrange the prepared şekerpare on a baking tray with space in between.
Brush the tops with the reserved egg yolk using a brush.
Before baking, use the back of a fork to create a crisscross pattern on top of each dessert.
Bake the şekerpare in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
Once baked, transfer the hot şekerpare to a baking dish.
Pour the cooled syrup over the desserts. Let them rest for a few hours.
After the syrup is absorbed, garnish the şekerpare as desired before serving. Enjoy!
Şekerpare Dessert Tips
It’s essential to prepare the syrup first and allow it to cool.
Grease the base of your baking tray before arranging the shaped dough.
When pouring the syrup over the şekerpare, ensure the syrup is cold and the desserts are hot.
Can You Make Şekerpare Without Semolina?
You can substitute semolina with flour to make şekerpare. Click on the link for the recipe.
Chocolate Şekerpare
Şekerpare desserts are not limited to plain versions. Chocolate şekerpare is a delightful variation you should try. If you want to experiment with a practical and delicious chocolate şekerpare recipe, click on the link.
Şekerpare Shapes
You can shape the dough into balls by taking walnut-sized portions.
Insert a hazelnut into the center of each rolled dough ball and make small incisions around the edges with a knife for a decorative touch.
Give your dough an oval shape and make fork marks for decoration.
You can use a rose-shaped mold to give your şekerpare a floral shape.
How Many Calories in Şekerpare?
One medium-sized şekerpare dessert contains approximately 113 calories.
Equipment Used for Şekerpare Dessert Recipe
Pot
Mixing bowl
Fork
Brush
Baking dish
Can You Make Şekerpare Without Powdered Sugar?
You can prepare the dough using granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar.