Tahini Halva
A rich, creamy Middle Eastern confection with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and warm spice notes.
⏱ 20 minServes 8Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- •1 cup tahini (sesame paste)
- •3/4 cup powdered sugar
- •1/2 cup unsalted butter
- •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- •1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- •2 tablespoons honey
- •1 pinch sea salt
Directions
- 1Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat, then stir in tahini until well combined.
- 2Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- 3Remove from heat and fold in honey and half of the pistachios.
- 4Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 8x8 inch pan and press down firmly with a spatula.
- 5Smooth the top and garnish with remaining pistachios.
- 6Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve chilled.
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