Loukoumia Love

Loukoumia, also known as Turkish Delight, is a traditional sweet treat in Cypriot cuisine. This recipe for Loukoumia Love will guide you through making this delightful dessert at home.

Vegetarian Gluten Free Dessert Cypriot Cypriot Cuisine Sweet Treats Traditional Desserts
Loukoumia Love

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch for dusting

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1 cup of cornstarch with 1 cup of water to create a smooth paste.
  3. Gradually pour the cornstarch paste into the saucepan while stirring continuously.
  4. Add rose water and continue to cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens and becomes translucent.
  5. Pour the mixture into a greased pan and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for 4 hours or until set.
  6. Cut the set loukoumia into small squares and dust with a mixture of powdered sugar and cornstarch.
  7. Enjoy your homemade loukoumia!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
120 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
0g
Protein
0g

Supplies

Saucepan Small bowl Greased pan

Tools

Spatula Knife

Serving suggestions

Serve loukoumia with a hot cup of Cypriot coffee for an authentic experience.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, you can add chopped nuts or dried fruits to the loukoumia mixture before setting.

Cost

$10