Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Desserts and Sweets
Traditional Pistachio Halva
Chef's Menu Description
An indulgent artisan dessert, beautifully crafted with premium ingredients and presented with exquisite garnishes for a memorable finale.
Ingredients
- • 400g tahini, well stirred
- • 450g sugar
- • 250ml water
- • 1/2 tsp citric acid
- • 100g pistachios, coarsely chopped
- • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the sugar, water, and citric acid to 115C (soft ball stage), then let it cool to about 40C without stirring.
2
Phase 2
Gently warm the tahini with the vanilla in a large bowl until fluid and easily stirred.
3
Phase 3
Pour the cooled syrup in a thin stream over the tahini, beating continuously with a wooden spoon.
4
Phase 4
As the mixture thickens and turns streaky, beat in half the pistachios, then press the halva into a buttered pan.
5
Phase 5
Chill for several hours until firm, then cut into slices and top with the remaining pistachios.