Halvah
- 1 cup sesame seeds (or substitute
1 cup tahini - sesame butter)
2 tablespoons honey
- In a food processor or blender process
sesame seeds past meal stage into a nut butter.
- Transfer mixture to a small mixing bowl
and drizzle in the honey. Mixture will be very sticky.
- Press mixture into a small (about 4 x
3-inch) dish which has been lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate
for 1 hour or until well chilled. Slice into 1-inch cubes to
serve.
Makes about one dozen 1-inch cubes.
- Variations:
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- For More Vanilla Flavor: Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract with the honey.
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- For a Chocolate Halvah: Mix in raw carob powder in with a swirling motion
for a marbled effect.