Pistachio Halva

This homemade halva recipe offers a delightful balance of flavours and textures, making it a perfect treat to enjoy on any occasion.

It’s a dense, sweet treat made from sesame seeds and sweetened and infused with the rich aroma of maple syrup and studded with delicious pistachio nuts.

The nutty flavour of the sesame seeds and pistachios pairs perfectly with the earthy sweetness of maple syrup creating a smooth texture that  melts in your mouth with each bite.

Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

500g Sesame Seeds

Pistachios, No Salt 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

50g Pistachios

Buckwud Canadian Maple Syrup 250g (Rowse)

120g Maple Syrup

Vanilla Powder Grade A 25g (Sussex Wholefoods)

0.5tsp Vanilla Powder

Sea Salt Fine 1kg (Sussex Wholefoods)

a pinch of Salt

Method

1. Layer a 20 x 10 cm dish with a baking paper. Set aside.
2. Gently toast sesame seeds on a dry pan, make sure not to burn the seeds. Leave to cool.
3. Add sesame seeds to a blender and blend until you get a fine powder.
4. Add pistachios, maple syrup and vanilla extract and blend until combined.
5. Transfer your halva mix to a dish, even the surface and press using your hands.  Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
6. Slice and serve as a dessert.