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What can I substitute for Halva?

The most common substitute: Sesame paste + honey, 3/4 cup tahini + 1/4 cup honey — Simple homemade version.

What Halva does in the dish: sweetening. A good substitute does the same job.

🧮 How Much of Each Substitute?

Halva Cups
Sesame paste + honey By the ratio: 3/4 cup tahini + 1/4 cup honey
Marzipan Cups
Peanut butter + honey By the ratio: 3/4 + 1/4

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  1. Sesame paste + honey · 3/4 cup tahini + 1/4 cup honey
    Simple homemade version #
  2. Marzipan · 1:1
    Sweet with a similar texture, made from almonds #
  3. Peanut butter + honey · 3/4 + 1/4
    Sesame-free #

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