Halva (Halawa)
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This sesame fudge is a very traditional dessert along the Mediterranean. Often, different types of nuts and chocolate are added to it for flavor.
Recipe type: More Tempting Treats
Serves: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1[1/2] cups honey
- 1[1/2] cups tahini paste
- 1 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Pour honey into a saucepan, set over low heat, and bring to 240ºF.
- In another saucepan over low heat, bring tahini paste to 120ºF.
- In a bowl, whisk together heated honey and tahini paste until smooth. Fold in pistachios.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Pour tahini mixture into the loaf pan, and refrigerate for 2 days to set.
- Cut halva into bite-size pieces, and serve.
Notes
Tasty Tip
If you don't like pistachios, you can replace them with any other nut you like. Or for a more indulgent dessert, replace the pistachios with chocolate chips.
If you don't like pistachios, you can replace them with any other nut you like. Or for a more indulgent dessert, replace the pistachios with chocolate chips.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: [1/4] cup Calories: 251 Fat: 15g Saturated fat: 2g Carbohydrates: 30g Sodium: 8mg Fiber: 2g Protein: 5g Cholesterol: 0mg