Authentic Israeli Halvah Recipe

Halvah David Lebovitz

WEBApr 2, 2021 · 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 2 1/2 tablespoons (25g) very coarsely chopped pistachios, (see headnote for other suggestions) In a …

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the powdered sugar and milk powder. Add the tahini and vanilla and continue to stir until the mixture starts clumping together. Use your clean hands to knead the mixture until it comes together into a smooth, dough-like round that's not sticky. (As shown in the post.) Reem advised me to avoid adding more tahini unless it absolutely won't come together because adding the more tahini you add the softer it will be. (And you don't want it too soft.) If it feels too wet or sticky, add a bit more powdered milk.
2. Line a 3 cup (700ml) glass or plastic container of any shape with a sheet of plastic wrap that goes inside the mold and up and over the edges. Smooth out any wrinkles as best you can and put the pistachios in an even layer on the bottom. Press the halvah mixture into the mold and smooth the top. Rap the container a few times gently on a folded kitchen towel on the countertop to encourage the mixture to pack snugly in the mold. Cover with the plastic wrap overhang and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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Israeli Halva Jamie Geller

WEBJan 6, 2012 · Add the warmed tahini to the honey and mix with a wooden spoon to combine. At first it will look separated but after a few minutes, …

1. Heat honey on medium heat until your candy or instant-read thermometer reads 240˚ F, or indicates the "soft ball" stage of candy making.
2. To confirm that you are at the "soft ball" stage, drop a bit of the honey into a cup of cold water.
3. It should form a sticky and soft ball that flattens when removed from the water.
4. Have the tahini ready to heat in a separate small pot, and once the honey is at the appropriate temperature, set the honey aside and heat tahini to 120˚ F.

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Make Your Own Marble Halva Recipe Jamie Geller

WEBJul 24, 2013 · Preparation. 1. Line a loaf pan or other mold with plastic wrap leaving a generous overhang on each side. Set aside. 2. Place the …

1. Line a loaf pan or other mold with plastic wrap leaving a generous overhang on each side. Set aside.
2. Place the water, sugar, and salt in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to make sure the sugar is all dissolving. Once the mixture comes to a boil do not stir it again. Place a candy thermometer in the sugar mixture and cook to 248 Fahrenheit. While it is cooking use a pastry brush dipped in water to periodically brush down the sides of the pan to wash down any sugar crystals.
3. While the sugar syrup is cooking place the tehini in a small sauce pan and heat to 120 Fahrenheit. (If you do not have a second thermometer just heat it until it is quite warm to the touch but not hot.) Stir frequently to prevent it from burning. Transfer the warm tehini to the bowl of a stand mixer fit with a mixing paddle. Add the vanilla extract.
4. Once the sugar has come to temperature, immediately pour it into the mixing bowl. Turn it on the lowest setting and mix just until the mixture starts to look a bit grainy and loses some of its shine. Be careful not to overbeat the mixture or it will set in the bowl yielding a crumbly mess rather than a creamy finished candy. This should take no more than a minute. Immediately add the chocolate and mix just until the chocolate is swirled through. Working quickly, transfer the mixture to the prepared mold. Smooth down the top with a spatula and fold the plastic wrap over the top. Let cool at room temperature until set, approximately one hour. Store, well wrapped in plastic, in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Variations: Vanilla Halvah: simply omit the chocolate. Pistachio Halvah: omit the chocolate and add 1- 1 1/2 cups toasted unsalted pistachios to the mixing bowl with the tehini before adding the sugar syrup.

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