Halvah recipe

Learn to make this naturally gluten free, healthy Middle Eastern favorite dessert. I developed this recipe for homemade halva and include variations for vanilla or hazelnut halva so that you can bring the Israeli shuk to your home.

The best thing about this classic sesame-based confection (aside from the fact that it’s so delicious) is how easy it is to make at home. The base recipe can be varied to your heart’s content. Try our suggestions here, then make up your own flavors. Be sure to start with a high-quality tahini, stir it well, and bring to room temperature before you start.

Halva is a Middle Eastern treat made from tahini that is similar to fudge, but much yummier!

These Homemade Halvah Bars (aka Tahini Candy) are a delicious, nutritious, all-natural, no-bake treat.

First-time halva maker? Don’t worry! This addictive, gluten-free sesame candy is a no-bake breeze.

No matter if you call it halva or hallawa you are talking about a delicious sesame dessert.

Wheels of halvah — a soft, fudgelike candy made out of sesame paste — is an iconic sight in Middle Eastern markets. But it’s also extremely easy to make at home, as long as you have access to a good brand of tahini (the only ingredient should be sesame seeds) and a candy thermometer. This recipe is adapted from the cookbook “Zahav: A World of Israeli Cooking,” by the chef Michael Solomonov. Eat it on its own cut into little pieces with a cup of tea, or dip cubes of it in chocolate and top…

Adapted from The Arabesque Table: Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World by Reem KassisYou can customize this halvah with various toppings, swapping out the pistachios with roasted peanuts or cashews, rose petals, sesame seeds, chocolate chips or roasted cocoa nibs, coffee beans, sesame or pumpkin seeds, or whatever and wherever your imagination takes you. Reem offers a few other suggestions in the book, such as adding cocoa powder, cardamom and other flavors to the mix. I've suggested a…

This is my new favorite sweet treat. Seriously. I don't know why but I fell in love with this stuff. It is so delicious to me. Picky husband and all three of my kids don't like it. So I can't promise a recipe your whole family will love, but they might, you never know. Prior to making this Greek Halva for I Heart Cooking Clubs theme of the week -- Getting a little Nutty! -- I wasn't really sure what it even was. I always thought of it as a Middle Eastern sweet, something not quite a cake and…

Well, I'm back to blogging after a busy weekend! I had a great time at our girls night gingerbread decorating party! Check out what we made!...