Salted Chocolate Halva
Salted Chocolate Halva is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Lightly coat an 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2" overhang on both of the long sides.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionLightly coat an 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2" overhang on both of the long sides.
Mix tahini, kosher salt, and 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds in a medium bowl to combine; set tahini mixture aside.
Cook sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula, until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes.
Increase heat to medium-high and fit pan with candy thermometer.
Cook syrup, brushing down sides of saucepan with a wet pastry brush as needed to dissolve any crystals that form, until thermometer registers 250°F, 7–10 minutes.
Immediately remove syrup from heat and gradually stream into reserved tahini, mixing constantly with spatula.
Continue to mix just until halva comes together in a smooth mass and starts to pull away from the sides of bowl (less than a minute).
Be careful not to overmix or halva will be crumbly.
Working quickly, scrape into prepared pan and let cool.
Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water), stirring often.
Remove from heat.
Invert halva onto a wire rack set inside a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet; peel away and discard parchment.
Pour chocolate over halva and sprinkle top with flowers (if using), sea salt, and remaining 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds.
Let sit until chocolate is set before serving, about 30 minutes.
Halva can be made 3 days ahead.
Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
