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Hasude
Albanian cornstarch jelly cooked with caramelised sugar and butter, with optional walnut and cinnamon.
About Hasude
Hasude is a traditional Albanian starch dessert made from a short pantry list. This profile follows the cornstarch version in which caramelised sugar, water and butter form a smooth, glossy jelly, with walnuts and cinnamon kept as optional finishes.
Caramelised sugar gives the dessert a deep amber sweetness, while butter rounds it with dairy richness. Cornstarch keeps the flavour clean and creates the characteristic soft set; walnut and cinnamon can add nutty and warm-spiced notes.
The finished hasude is amber and translucent rather than crumbly, with a smooth, spoon-shaped or softly cut form. It is tender and gelatinous when set, and is commonly served warm at family celebrations or special occasions.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Milk.
Optional additions: Walnut.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Hasude
Albanian Cornstarch Hasude with Caramelised Sugar.
- CornstarchSoft jelly structure
- ButterRichness and smooth texture
- SugarCaramelised sweetness
- WaterStarch hydration and syrup liquid
- Crushed walnutsOptional nutty topping · Optional
- Ground cinnamonOptional warm-spiced finish · Optional
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Cornstarch:
- Butter:
- Sugar:
- Water:
- Crushed walnuts (optional):
- Ground cinnamon (optional):
Origins & food traditions
Global Food Story supplies the complete Albanian cornstarch, caramelised-sugar, water and butter preparation selected here and identifies crushed walnut as a typical finish. Albania's official tourism site independently describes hasudja as a traditional Albanian caramelised-sugar dessert served warm for family celebrations and special occasions, often accompanied by nuts and cinnamon.
Countries
- Albania
- AlbaniaCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Albanian Cuisine
- Albanian CuisineCatalogue link pending review
AI-generated illustration of one possible presentation. Recipes and ingredients vary; the image does not establish allergen content.