Description
This Turkish Tahini Helva recipe is a traditional dessert made with tahini, sugar, and water, topped with optional pistachios for added flavor and texture. It’s a sweet and nutty treat that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- Cooking spray
- 16 ounces tahini or sesame paste about 1 3/4 cups
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, optional
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pound sugar, about 2 1/4 cups
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients and measure them out.
- Mix Tahini and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine tahini and sugar until well mixed.
- Add Water: Slowly add water while stirring continuously until a smooth paste forms.
- Cook Mixture: Transfer the mixture to a pan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Add Pistachios: If using, sprinkle optional pistachios on top before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your preference.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg