Sweets / RICETTI
Maltese sesame halva
Crumbly sesame confection served in small pieces with coffee.
◷ 40 min / 16 servings
Method
- Line a small 15 cm tin. Mix tahini, vanilla, salt and almonds in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat sugar and water until dissolved. Boil without stirring to 120°C using a sugar thermometer.
- Pour syrup into tahini and stir with a wooden spoon only until it thickens and starts to form strands.
- Immediately press into the tin without further mixing. Set for 6 hours before cutting.
✳ From the kitchen
Texture depends on syrup temperature and brief mixing. Time excludes setting.
Tradition reference
Maltese traditional dishes · historical recipe collection ↗Reference for the dish tradition. This recipe is an original home-kitchen adaptation; family versions vary. Not professionally kitchen-tested.