HALVAH SEMIFREDDO WITH HAZELNUTS

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Aglaia Kremezi, a historian of Greek food who eschewed sesame desserts as a child, is now an enthusiast. In her own kitchen, she has rethought the traditional tahini filling for a Lenten cinnamon roll called tahinopita, and developed a super-easy recipe for halvah semifreddo, a frozen emulsion of fresh whipped cream and crystalline halvah. It is a spectacular dessert to serve at a dinner party, and the sesame undertones will surprise and delight guests.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     snack, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 ounces/400 grams plain or vanilla halvah, preferably made with sugar, not honey (available online or in Middle Eastern specialty shops or groceries)
1 cup/140 grams hazelnuts or pistachios, toasted and coarsely ground, plus whole hazelnuts for decorating, optional
1/2 cup/125 milliliters heavy cream, cold
For serving, dark chocolate sauce for serving, optional, or orange marmalade or chunky apricot or peach preserves, thinned with orange liqueur, optional

Steps:

  • Line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap. In a bowl, mash the halva with a strong fork until crumbled.
  • Stir in the nuts (reserve some for topping), while continuing to mash, mixing the nuts and halvah together until almost smooth.
  • Beat the cream to soft peaks and fold into the halvah mixture. Pour into the loaf pan and bang the pan on the counter several times to distribute the mixture evenly. Transfer to the freezer and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours. (To keep longer, wrap semifreddo in plastic wrap and keep for up to 1 month.)
  • To serve whole, place the frozen loaf in a serving dish. Drizzle chocolate sauce or spoon fruit preserves on top, if desired. Arrange hazelnuts on top and slice at the table. Alternatively, serve as individual slices and pass toppings at the table.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 5 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams

Luvuyo Filtane
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Delicious!


Leona Goebel
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I loved the unique flavor of this dessert. It was a hit at my party!


Naima Moha
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This was a great dessert! The halvah flavor was subtle but present, and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch.


Noman Mughal
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I loved the combination of halvah and hazelnuts.


Talib Unar
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This was a great way to use up some leftover halvah. I will definitely be making this again.


Sandeep Tharu
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I had some trouble finding halvah, but it was worth the effort. This dessert was amazing!


Syed Saim
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Emeria Kabengele
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I loved the unique flavor of this dessert. It was a hit at my party!


motamed Abdalla
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Delicious!


Romaan Tariq
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This was a great dessert! The halvah flavor was subtle but present, and the hazelnuts added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Miranda Gonzalez
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. I loved the combination of halvah and hazelnuts. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Dede
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This was a great way to use up some leftover halvah. The semifreddo was smooth and creamy, and the hazelnut topping added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Faiza Writer
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I had some trouble finding halvah, but I was able to find it at a local Middle Eastern grocery store. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullrehman ZAHID
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This was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The texture was smooth and creamy, and I loved the crunchy hazelnut topping.


Owbs Kosbi
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I'm not a big fan of halvah, but I was pleasantly surprised by this dessert. The combination of flavors and textures was really nice. I would definitely make this again.


Elusiyan Esther
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This was my first time making halvah semifreddo and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially loved the crunchy hazelnut topping.


Syeda Shahida
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again.


arjun hamal
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This halvah semifreddo was a delightful treat! The combination of halvah, hazelnuts, and chocolate was simply divine. The texture was smooth and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone look