Spooned Halvah

Yield: 16 servings

6 tablespoons butter
2 cups water
1 cup Cream of wheat
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
Cinnamon

Melt butter in a deep pan; add cream of wheat and nuts. With wooden spoon stir over moderate heat until golden, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile bring water and sugar to a slow boil.. Cook 3 minutes.

Pour syrup slowly over Cream of Wheat and simmer, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 10 minutes.

Shape with individual molds, turn out onto plates, and sprinkle with cinnamon. Or, alternatively, pour into an ungreased 9-inch inch square pan and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Cut into squares and serve.

Source: Popular Greek Recipes - Ladies' Philoptochos Society of Charleston, South Carolina