SALTED CHOCOLATE HALVA
Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Holiday 2018 Hanukkah Christmas Christmas Eve Sesame Chocolate Dark Chocolate Candy Cookies Winter Dessert
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Do ahead:
- Lightly coat an 8 1/2x4 1/2" loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2" overhang on both of the long sides. Mix tahini, kosher salt, and 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds in a medium bowl to combine; set tahini mixture aside.
- Cook sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a heatproof rubber spatula, until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and fit pan with candy thermometer. Cook syrup, brushing down sides of saucepan with a wet pastry brush as needed to dissolve any crystals that form, until thermometer registers 250°F, 7-10 minutes. Immediately remove syrup from heat and gradually stream into reserved tahini, mixing constantly with spatula. Continue to mix just until halva comes together in a smooth mass and starts to pull away from the sides of bowl (less than a minute). Be careful not to overmix or halva will be crumbly. Working quickly, scrape into prepared pan and let cool.
- Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water), stirring often. Remove from heat. Invert halva onto a wire rack set inside a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet; peel away and discard parchment. Pour chocolate over halva and sprinkle top with flowers (if using), sea salt, and remaining 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds. Let sit until chocolate is set before serving, about 30 minutes.
- Do Ahead
- Halva can be made 3 days ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature.
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Black monstar
[email protected]I would love to try this recipe, but I don't have a food processor.
Deneth Susantha
[email protected]This halva is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Mae Duffey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of halva, but this recipe changed my mind.
Gordon lang
[email protected]This halva is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Lokesh Bhatt
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
njoki freshia
[email protected]This halva is the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Tyshawn Hope
[email protected]I love the way the chocolate and salt complement each other in this halva.
Mary Wakandu
[email protected]This is the best halva I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Mr Cyan
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
M Cruz
[email protected]This halva is delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and salt. It's the perfect sweet and salty treat.
Joyce Smith
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The halva is so smooth and creamy, and the chocolate and salt add the perfect amount of flavor.
Gerard David Toussaint
[email protected]This is my new favorite dessert! It's so rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The halva is perfectly complemented by the chocolate and salt.
binod bajagai
[email protected]I've made this halva several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's so creamy and delicious, and the chocolate and salt combination is perfect.
Raman Acharya
[email protected]This salted chocolate halva was a hit at my last party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.