Name: Authentic Turkish Halva (Tahini Halva)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Turkey
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 cups sesame paste (tahini), well-stirred; 1 cup mixed nuts (pistachios, walnuts, or hazelnuts), roughly chopped; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for a firmer texture); 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate halva)

Halva 🇹🇷 Turkey

Sweet confection made from sesame paste

halva sweet

Made with

Sesame paste sugar nuts

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