Description
Middle Eastern Halva Dessert is a sweet confection made from tahini and sugar, often flavored with nuts and spices, offering a unique taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tahini
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as pistachios or almonds)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in tahini, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Add chopped nuts and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into a greased dish and spread evenly.
- Let it cool at room temperature for a few hours until set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Can be enjoyed plain or with additional toppings like honey or more nuts.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg