variants
or halva
: a flaky confection of crushed sesame seeds in a base of syrup (as of honey)
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Her background and training in France and Asia shine through in creations like chocolate halvah cookies, madeleines kissed by passion fruit glaze, and a to-die-for mango cheesecake.
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
Shredded halvah can be found at kosher and Middle Eastern markets and online.
—Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
Shredded halvah is so lovely on top but may prove elusive.
—Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
Step 4Sprinkle chocolate over halvah and gently press into place (some chocolate will melt).
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
Shredded halvah can be found at kosher and Middle Eastern markets and online.
—Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
Shredded halvah is so lovely on top but may prove elusive.
—Jessica Stolzberg, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2023
Step 4Sprinkle chocolate over halvah and gently press into place (some chocolate will melt).
—Joy Cho, Good Housekeeping, 16 May 2023
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“Halvah.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/halvah. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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