Creamy halva with pistachios

10 servings

30 minutes

Creamy halva with pistachios is an exquisite dessert of Arabic cuisine, embodying the tenderness of butter and a refined nutty flavor. Its roots trace back to the distant past of Eastern bazaars, where sweet treats symbolized hospitality. Pistachios add sophistication with their rich aroma and oily texture, while sugar provides perfect sweetness. This dessert melts in your mouth, leaving a pleasant creamy aftertaste. Halva is ideal for cozy tea gatherings or as a festive treat. Traditionally served chilled and cut into small pieces to savor every moment of flavor, this simple yet elegant recipe reminds us of Eastern generosity and love for sweet pleasures.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 270.8
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 21.6g
• Carbohydrates: 12.5g

Ingredients

• Pistachios: 1.5 glass
• Milk: 2 tbsp
• Sugar: 0.5 glass
• Butter: 5 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Chop the peeled pistachios in a blender, adding a little milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pistachios: 1.5 glass
   • Milk: 2 tablespoons

2. Combine the nut mixture with sugar and mix thoroughly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 0.5 glass

3. Melt butter in a pan, add the nut-sugar mixture, and simmer until thickened.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 5 teaspoon

4. Transfer the halva to an oiled surface, flatten it, and cool.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 5 teaspoon

5. Cut the ready halva into pieces.