Jul 17 2026

Halva Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

Indulge in our rich and nutty halva, a sweet confection made from ground sesame seeds and honey, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Syrup
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to simmer for about 5 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Toast Semolina
In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add semolina and toast it, stirring constantly, until it turns golden brown (about 10 minutes).
3
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the syrup into the toasted semolina, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4
Add Nuts and Cinnamon
If using, stir in the chopped nuts and ground cinnamon. Mix until everything is well combined.
5
Set the Halva
Transfer the mixture into a greased mold or a shallow dish. Press down firmly to compact it. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
6
Serve
Once set, cut the halva into squares or desired shapes and serve. Enjoy your homemade halva!