Description
A dense, flaky Middle Eastern sweet made from tahini and sugar syrup, perfect for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) tahini, well-stirred and at room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (60g) raw unsalted pistachios, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Prepare everything before you start. Line a standard 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and toast the pistachios at 300°F for 10 minutes. Let cool and chop.
- Measure the tahini into a large heatproof bowl and add vanilla and salt. Stir until combined.
- Cook the sugar syrup by combining sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the thermometer reads 250°F.
- Combine the syrup with the tahini mixture immediately. Stir quickly until glossy and pulling from the sides, about 30-60 seconds. Fold in half of the pistachios.
- Set the mixture in the prepared loaf pan, press down gently, and scatter the remaining pistachios on top.
- Chill at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for another 2 hours until firm.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, enjoying the flaky texture.
Notes
Halva improves with age; it becomes firmer and more flavorful after 24-48 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg