Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Traditional Pistachio Halva (Style 2)
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 1 1/2 cups sugar
- • 1/3 cup honey
- • 1/3 cup water
- • 200g tahini, well stirred
- • 1 tsp vanilla extract
- • 50g pistachios, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the sugar, honey, and water to 115C (soft ball stage), then let it cool for 2 minutes without stirring.
2
Phase 2
Gently warm the tahini with the vanilla until loose and pourable.
3
Phase 3
Pour the hot syrup slowly into the tahini while beating continuously; the mix will thicken and turn glossy.
4
Phase 4
Working quickly before it seizes, fold in half the pistachios and press the halva into a lined loaf pan.
5
Phase 5
Smooth the top, scatter the remaining pistachios, and chill for at least 4 hours before slicing.