Halva Spread
54
- Prep Time5 mins
- Total Time5 mins
- Makes1 1/4 cups
Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.
A sweet, dense tahini-based treat usually eaten in pieces. Our version is an irresistible creamy spread with the same sesame flavour.
Ingredients
1 cup tahini, room temperature
1/4 cup sifted icing sugar
1 tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
Whisk tahini with icing sugar, water and vanilla in a medium bowl until blended. Serve immediately or transfer to a clean glass jar, seal with lid and refrigerate up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition (per 2 tbsp)
Calories 169, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 12g, Fat 13g, Fibre 2g, Sodium 28mg.
Good source of iron.
Variation Whisk in 3 tbsp sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp water and 1⁄2 tsp vanilla until blended. Makes 1 1⁄3 cups.
Kitchen Tip
If tahini is too thick, add 1 tsp water.
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