Halva Ice Cream
Indulge in the nutty, creamy decadence of Halva Ice Cream—a delightful fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and classic frozen dessert. This rich and velvety treat combines the earthy sweetness of crumbled sesame halva with the smooth, nutty undertones of tahini, creating a one-of-a-kind flavor profile that’s both sophisticated and comforting. Made with a simple base of heavy cream, whole milk, and vanilla, this no-cook recipe is churned to creamy perfection in just 30 minutes. Perfectly balanced with a hint of salt, this ice cream is an irresistible choice for sesame lovers and adventurous dessert enthusiasts alike. Serve it in cones, bowls, or with an extra drizzle of tahini for a gourmet touch—and make every scoop a celebration of flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Sesame halva (crumbled)
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Stir in the vanilla extract, tahini, and salt, mixing until well incorporated.
Crumble the sesame halva into small pieces and gently fold it into the ice cream mixture.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy. This typically takes about 20–25 minutes.
Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Freeze the ice cream for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Serve the halva ice cream in bowls or cones, garnished with extra crumbled halva or a drizzle of tahini, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.9 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.0 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 84 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.1 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 484 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 1786.4 mg | 9924% | |
| Potassium | 130 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
