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Turkish Delight is a traditional Mediterranean confection that makes an elegant Greek breakfast treat. This delicate, rose-flavored candy dusted with powdered sugar and cornstarch offers a sweet, aromatic start to your day. Often paired with Greek coffee, it's a light yet satisfying breakfast option that reflects centuries of Ottoman and Greek culinary tradition.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
280 min
Servings
24 srv
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
85 kcal
For 24 serving(s)
Per serving
In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine cornstarch and powdered sugar, reserving 2 tablespoons of cornstarch for coating
Add water and honey to the dry ingredients, stirring constantly to avoid lumps
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue stirring constantly for 20-25 minutes until the mixture thickens and turns golden
Remove from heat and stir in rose water, vanilla extract, and chopped pistachios until well combined
Pour the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking tray, spreading it to an even thickness of about 1.5 centimeters
Allow to cool completely at room temperature for 2-3 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours until firm
Cut into small cubes using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges
Toss the cubes in a mixture of powdered sugar and reserved cornstarch, coating all sides evenly
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