Homemade Halva – Vegan version

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Halva

1. 1
   Heat the date syrup in a small pot over medium heat to 115°C (240°F).

   Small saucepanStoveCandy/oil thermometer
2. 2
   Grind the sesame seeds in a powerful blender about 3 minutes, until smooth paste forms.

   Blender

   💡At first the sesame looks like dry crumbs: keep grinding, scraping down the sides, and after a few minutes it releases its oil and turns liquid.

   💡In a food processor, grind in short pulses and check between pulses: it's easy to go from coarse to paste. (Sesame for tahini, on the other hand, is ground continuously.)
3. 3
   Taste and adjust the seasoning.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the tahini with the salt and cinnamon.

   Bowl
5. 5
   Pour the hot date syrup over the tahini and mix quickly with a wooden spoon.

   Wooden spoon
6. 6
   Add the almonds and pistachios and mix.
7. 7
   Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan lined with parchment paper and press down well.

   Loaf panParchment paper
8. 8
   Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.
9. 9
   Leave at room temperature 3 hours at least, until the halva sets, and slice into slices.

   Knife

   💡Halva keeps in the fridge up to two weeks.