Homemade Tahini Halawa

Ingredients

• 1 cup powdered milk
• 1 cup powdered (fine) sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup tahini (sesame paste)
• 1/4 cup ground pistachios (optional)
• 1 tablespoon Nutella (optional)

Method

1. Mix the powdered milk, sugar, and vanilla together. Gradually add 1 cup tahini while kneading with your hands. You may add the ground pistachios at this stage if using.
2. Knead until the tahini halawa holds together well and becomes firm.
3. In a plastic container, line with cling film/plastic wrap and spread a portion of the halawa. If you want Nutella in the middle, spread it on top of that portion, then place the remaining halawa over it.
4. Press it firmly with your hands and refrigerate for 3 hours to set properly.
   Timers: 180 min
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