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Vanilla Bean Halva Spread

Avatar photoJamie Geller • Feb 28, 2017 (Updated: Aug 20, 2019)
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We’ve taken the traditional Israeli candy and turned it into a sweet spread you can put on cookies, bread, pretzels…anything.

The best quality ingredients are key to getting a great tasting Halvah spread. Opt for the best quality tahini and plumpest vanilla beans you can buy.

Once made, store this spread in a covered jar or container and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks. But with its deliciously addictive quality, it will probably be eaten before then.

vanilla bean halva

Vanilla Bean Halva Spread

Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
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Servings

1 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tahini
  • 1 vanilla bean cut in half lengthwise and seeds scraped out
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons silan date honey
  • Pinch of kosher or sea salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, stir to combine tahini, vanilla seeds, lemon zest, honey, and salt.
  • Transfer spread to a covered jar or container and store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
Category: Recipes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli
Holidays: Purim
Diets: Dairy FreeEgg FreeGluten FreePareveVegan
Styles: Kid-FriendlyQuick & Easy
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  1. Tamar Genger MA, RD

    Dec 3, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    I find the water thins it out, you might need to add more tahini.

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  2. Natalie_tt

    Dec 3, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    Yes it’s 100% Tahini with No adres oil etc. I was thinking of thickening the Tahini with a bit if water Maybe ?

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  3. Tamar Genger MA, RD

    Dec 3, 2017 at 8:47 am

    That is surprising. Are you using 100 % tahini? It should be nice and thick and give the right consistency.

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  4. Natalie_tt

    Dec 2, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    Hi:) Love your recipes! I’m wanting to acheive this consistency but my spread comes out really runny:( How come? I did everything exaclty lik in he recipe.

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