Halva
1 serving of halva contains 122 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 41% carbs, 51% fat, and 8% protein. This has a relatively high calorie density, with 432 Calories per 100g.
- Makes
- 30 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Vanilla extract 1 tsp or 4g
Directions
- 1. Thinly coat a loaf pan with a nonstick cooking spray and line with parchment paper. 2. In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the sugar and water to a simmer. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring with a spatula, about 5 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, combine tahini and vanilla extract in a heat-proof bowl. 4. Increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, and continue to cook until the mixture reaches 250F. Remove, and pour slowly into the bowl of tahini, stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon to incorporate, until halva turns glossy and clings together. 5. Add pistachios, and stir to combine. 6. Pour into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, anywhere from 24 to 48 hours. It's easiest to slice halva while its cold, but serve at room temperature. Become a better chef with the [MasterClass Annual Membership](https://www.masterclass.com/). Gain access to exclusive video lessons taught by culinary masters, including Yotam Ottolenghi, Gabriela Camara, Chef Thomas Keller, Massimo Bottura, Dominique Ansel, Gordon Ramsay, Alice Waters, and more.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of halva (28g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 122 | |
| Fats | 7g | 9% |
| Saturated fats | 1g | 5% |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0.2% |
| Carbs | 13g | 5% |
| Net carbs | 12g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 3% |
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Protein | 3g | |
| Calcium | – | |
| Iron | – | |
| Potassium | – | |
| Vitamin D | – | |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | – | |
| Beta carotene | – | |
| Caffeine | – | |
| Choline | – | |
| Copper | – | |
| Fluoride | – | |
| Folate (B9) | – | |
| Lycopene | – | |
| Magnesium | – | |
| Manganese | – | |
| Niacin | – | |
| Pantothenic acid | – | |
| Phosphorus | – | |
| Retinol | – | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | – | |
| Selenium | – | |
| Theobromine | – | |
| Thiamine | – | |
| Vitamin A IU | – | |
| Vitamin A | – | |
| Vitamin B12 | – | |
| Vitamin B6 | – | |
| Vitamin C | – | |
| Vitamin D IU | – | |
| Vitamin D2 | – | |
| Vitamin D3 | – | |
| Vitamin E | – | |
| Vitamin K | – | |
| Zinc | – | |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 10g | |
| Sucrose | – | |
| Glucose | – | |
| Fructose | – | |
| Lactose | – | |
| Maltose | – | |
| Galactose | – | |
| Starch | – | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fats | – | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | – | |
| Trans fats | 0g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | – | |
| Total omega 6 | – | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | – | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | – | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | – | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | – | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | – | |
| Arginine | – | |
| Aspartic acid | – | |
| Cystine | – | |
| Glutamic acid | – | |
| Glycine | – | |
| Histidine | – | |
| Hydroxyproline | – | |
| Isoleucine | – | |
| Leucine | – | |
| Lysine | – | |
| Methionine | – | |
| Phenylalanine | – | |
| Proline | – | |
| Serine | – | |
| Threonine | – | |
| Tryptophan | – | |
| Tyrosine | – | |
| Valine | – | |