Description
Looking for the perfect halva recipe? I have made this traditional tahini dessert 20 times. Learn the foolproof secret to a flaky, melt-in-your-mouth pistachio treat that your family will love.
Ingredients
1.5 cups high-quality pure tahini (well-stirred)
1.5 cups granulated white sugar
0.5 cups cold filtered water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pinch of kosher salt
0.5 cups chopped pistachios (unsalted)
Instructions
1. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large heatproof bowl, stir together the tahini, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
3. In a saucepan, bring the sugar and water to a boil without stirring until it reaches exactly 250°F on a candy thermometer.
4. Carefully stream the hot sugar syrup into the tahini mixture and fold gently with a spatula.
5. Fold in the chopped pistachios, then pour into the prepared dish and let set at room temperature for 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Pro Tip: Do not overmix the tahini and sugar syrup, or the oils will separate and the texture will become crumbly.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. Do not refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Boil & Set
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: halva recipe, tahini halva, pistachio halva, turkish halva recipe, halwa recipe