Homemade Tahini Halva Bars with Chocolate Coating
Main Ingredients
For Coating
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Chop Pistachios
Roughly chop 1 cup of shelled pistachios on a cutting board.
Toast Pistachios
Lightly the chopped pistachios in a pan over medium heat until fragrant, about . Set aside.
Sift Powdered Sugar
Place a sieve over a large glass bowl. Sift 2 cups of powdered sugar into the bowl to remove any lumps.
Sift Milk Powder
Add 1 cup of milk powder to the sieve and sift it into the bowl with the powdered sugar.
Add Tahini
Pour 200 ml of tahini into the bowl with the sifted dry ingredients.
Mix Tahini Dough
Wearing gloves, mix the ingredients by hand until a crumbly, cohesive dough forms.
Prepare Silicone Mold
Place a silicone mold with rectangular cavities on parchment paper, which is on a baking sheet.
Fill Silicone Mold (Plain)
Press half of the tahini mixture firmly into half of the silicone mold cavities, ensuring an even surface.
Fill Silicone Mold (Pistachio)
Mix the pistachios into the remaining tahini mixture. Press this pistachio tahini mixture firmly into the other half of the silicone mold cavities.
Chill Bars in Mold
Cover the silicone mold with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least , or until the bars are firm.
Alternative Molding (Optional)
For an alternative shape, line a small rectangular container with plastic wrap. Press some of the pistachio tahini mixture into it, cover with plastic wrap and its lid, then freeze until firm.
Melt Dark Chocolate
Place dark chocolate chunks in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for .
Stir Dark Chocolate
Stir the melted dark chocolate until it is smooth and fully melted.
Prepare Dipping Station
Line a clean baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking oil to prevent sticking.
Unmold Tahini Bars
Carefully remove the firm tahini bars from the silicone mold.
Coat Pistachio Bars in Dark Chocolate
Using a fork, dip each pistachio tahini bar into the melted dark chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Gently tap off excess chocolate and place the coated bars on the prepared baking sheet.
Melt White Chocolate
Place white chocolate chunks in a separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for .
Stir White Chocolate
Stir the melted white chocolate until it is smooth and fully melted.
Coat Plain Bars in White Chocolate
Using a fork, dip each plain tahini bar into the melted white chocolate. Gently tap off excess chocolate and place the coated bars on the prepared baking sheet.
Chill Coated Bars
Place all the coated bars back in the freezer or refrigerator until the chocolate coating is completely set.
Serve Tahini Candies
Once the chocolate is set, arrange the tahini candies on a plate and serve. You can cut one in half to show the pistachio filling.
Before You Cook
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No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
Plan Ahead
Complete this step earlier to save time later.
- View Step 10Chill Bars in Mold1 hour
Cover the silicone mold with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
Storage & Leftovers
Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.
- Freeze
Chill the bars thoroughly in the freezer before coating with chocolate for best results.
- FreezeAt least 2 hours
Cover the silicone mold with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 1-2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
- Freeze
Place all the coated bars back in the freezer or refrigerator until the chocolate coating is completely set.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- Experiment with different types ofIngredient swap
Experiment with different types of nuts like almonds or walnuts instead of pistachios.
- Try different chocolate coatings such
Try different chocolate coatings such as milk chocolate or ruby chocolate.
- Add a pinch of cardamomCustomise
Add a pinch of cardamom or cinnamon to the tahini mixture for an aromatic twist.
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