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Homemade Halva

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A delightful homemade halva recipe that brings the rich flavors of toasted sesame to your kitchen. Perfect for impressing guests or as a heartfelt gift.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 cups tahini (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Gather all the ingredients on your kitchen counter.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves. Cook for an additional 5 minutes without stirring.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add tahini, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  4. Once the syrup is ready, carefully pour it into the tahini mixture while stirring continuously.
  5. If using, fold in the black sesame seeds.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a lined mold, smoothing the top and pressing down gently.
  7. Allow the halva to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  8. Remove from the mold and slice into squares or rectangles.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality tahini and monitor syrup temperature carefully. Allow halva to cool fully for optimal texture.

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