How To Make Israeli Halva
A sweet, nutty dessert made from sesame paste and sugar.
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 10 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup sesame paste (tahini)
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup chopped almonds or pistachios
Instructions
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In a large saucepan, simmer the sesame paste, sugar, and water over medium heat until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan, about 8-10 minutes.
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Pour the mixture into a greased 9-inch pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top of the halva and gently press them in.
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Allow the halva to cool to room temperature, then cut into slices and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories : 460kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 7mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 50g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 45g
- Protein : 10g
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