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Ħelwa tat-Tork (Maltese Halva)

5 from 1 vote
A true classic, this Ħelwa tat-Tork is a sweet decadently rich treat made from sugar and tahini with a crumbly yet soft texture.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Resting Time:12 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Maltese, Mediterranean
Keyword: Halva, Sesame, Tahini
Servings: 6
Calories: 582kcal

Ingredients

  • 260 g tahini
  • 200 g almonds
  • 200 g sugar
  • 110 ml water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Prepare a dish or loaf pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Roast the almonds until slightly browned and fragrant.
  • In a saucepan place together the sugar and water over medium heat. Bring everything to a gentle boil and wait until your candy thermometer shows a temperature of 120°C/248°F. This can take about 10 minutes.
  • Whilst the sugar is reaching the desired temperature, in a separate bowl mix together the tahini, vanilla, salt and roasted almonds. As soon as the sugar reaches the desired temperature, stream it in gently into the prepared mixture and mix it in. Be careful not to over mix it.
  • Add the mixture in the prepared sheet and store in the fridge and let rest at least overnight until it hardens.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 3mg