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Tahini Halva with Almonds

A delicious dessert that's popular in Greece, the Balkans and the Middle East. It's super easy to make and delicious!

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 38 mins
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Tahini
  • 400 gr granulated sugar
  • 200 gr almonds skinned
  • 200 gr Glucose syrup
  • 10 ml water
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Combine the tahini and vanilla extract in a large bowl, whisking together with a hand whisk, and then set it aside.
  2. Combine the glucose syrup, sugar, and water in a saucepan, heat over medium heat, and simmer until the caramel reaches a temperature between 120-125°C/248-257° F.
  3. Remove from the heat, pour a portion of the syrup into the tahini mixture, and swiftly mix with a wooden spoon. Gradually incorporate the remaining syrup in batches, stirring continuously.
  4. Add 150 grams (1 cup) of almonds to the mixture and stir until it becomes homogeneous. Take a rectangular mold 30x12 cm (12x5 inches), grease it thoroughly, sprinkle the remaining almonds on the bottom, and pour the halva mixture on top.
  5. Spread the halva evenly in the mold, cover with cling film, and let it sit for 12 hours to solidify.
  6. Cut into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • Chef’s tip: when adding the caramel to the mixture in order to attain the intended fibrous consistency. Feel free to replace almonds with your preferred nuts or add other types of nuts to the almonds.
  • when adding the caramel to the mixture in order to attain the intended fibrous consistency. Feel free to replace almonds with your preferred nuts or add other types of nuts to the almonds.