Turkish Carob & Sesame Halva Cake with Whipped Labneh & Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium
A sophisticated Mediterranean dessert featuring dense, nutty Turkish halva layered with creamy labneh and tangy pomegranate molasses. Natural carob sweetness replaces refined sugar, while sesame and olive oil create rich, complex flavors. Served with crispy phyllo shards and pistachios for textural contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tahini (sesame paste), unsweetened, high-quality
- 0.5 cup carob powder, natural sweetness, no processing
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided for halva and phyllo
- 0.25 cup honey, raw, unprocessed
- 0.5 cup unsalted roasted sesame seeds, plus 2 tbsp for garnish
- 1.5 cups labneh (strained yogurt), full-fat, plain
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, no added sugar
- 4 sheets phyllo dough sheets, whole grain or spelt if available
- 0.5 cup pistachios, unsalted, roughly chopped
- 0.25 tsp sea salt, fine
- 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
- 0.25 tsp ground cardamom, optional enhancement
Instructions
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