Halva recipe

This delicious no-bake Greek halva cake is made with semolina, honey syrup, nuts, and raisins. It’s delicately spiced and easy to make.

This Middle Eastern halva recipe is nutty and sweet. It's made with sugar syrup, velvety tahini, spicy cardamom, and chopped pistachios.

This tahini halva recipe is made with simple ingredients. A dense, rich sweet treat that is nut-based with so many variations. Halva is eaten as a dessert or an energy-boosting breakfast.

Sweet and nutty halva that is naturally sweetened! This one comes with 4 variations! Vegan + GF.

If you visit a Greek Orthodox person’s home during Lent, you’re almost certain to find a slab of tahini halva on the counter, ready to slice whenever a sugar hit is needed. I love all the flavour combinations: straight-up sesame, or with chocolate, but pistachio is my absolute favourite. You don’t have to add cardamom to it, most people don’t, but this is my nod to the vast amount of varying sweets named halva – it is a term that spreads from Eastern Europe, through the Middle East and over…

First-time halva maker? Don’t worry! This addictive, gluten-free sesame candy is a no-bake breeze.

The traditional semolina based Greek halva recipe is often referred as “1:2:3:4″, as it calls for one unit oil, two semolina, three sugar and four water. So simple! If you haven’t tried semolina Greek halva before, you will be surprised by the delicious taste of those 4 humble ingredients, when combined.. When preparing a Greek halva recipe, the semolina is firstly toasted in oil, bringing an irresistible smell and then soaked in hot syrup, with the aromas and blends of cinnamon and clove…

Did you know, though, that tahini can be used in halawa? Also known as halva, halawa is a popular and special dessert in the Arab world.

No matter if you call it halva or hallawa you are talking about a delicious sesame dessert.

The best thing about this classic sesame-based confection (aside from the fact that it’s so delicious) is how easy it is to make at home. The base recipe can be varied to your heart’s content. Try our suggestions here, then make up your own flavors. Be sure to start with a high-quality tahini, stir it well, and bring to room temperature before you start.