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sesame halva brownies

Sesame Halva Brownies

Fudgy chocolate brownies meet sweet, nutty halva in this easy homemade dessert. Swirled with black sesame seeds and tahini halva, each bite is rich, soft, and irresistibly flavorful. Perfect for dessert lovers looking for a twist on classic brownies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • For the Halva Layer:
  • 1 cup tahini halva crumbled
  • 2 tbsp black sesame seeds plus extra for topping
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch pan and line with parchment paper.
  2. Make the brownie batter: Melt butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat and mix in sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir gently until combined.
  3. Prepare the halva layer: In a bowl, crumble tahini halva. Mix with black sesame seeds, honey, and vanilla to form a thick paste.
  4. Layer the brownie and halva: Pour half the brownie batter into the pan. Add spoonfuls of halva mixture on top and swirl lightly. Pour remaining brownie batter over halva layer.
  5. Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes. Toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Cool and serve: Let cool 15 minutes, slice, and sprinkle extra black sesame seeds on top.

Notes

  • For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake and let them cool completely in the pan.
  • You can swap honey with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze slices for longer storage.