Brooklyn Sesame

Halva Spread

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Halva Spread
Brooklyn Sesame

Halva Spread

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Sorry, this item is no longer available.

Oh, go on, halva a little!

Halva is a sweetened sesame paste—think of it like the love child of peanut butter and sesame seeds. It often comes in a dense, chewy bar form, but this version is a mildly sweet, spreadable version. The all-natural halva spread is studded with whole unhulled roasted sesame seeds. It has an rich sesame aroma with a crunchy pop-in-your-mouth texture from the seeds.

We put it in our morning yogurt, bake it into pound cake batters, spread it on toast, and often eat it with it a spoon.

Brooklyn Sesame makes a mean classic Halva Spread with Roasted Sesame Seeds and 3 jazzed-up versions: Black Caraway Seed (with a savory kick that pairs well with cheese for a dessert course), Toasted Coconut (for a tropical twist), or Cocoa Sea Salt (puts Nutella to shame). If you can't choose, get a pack of all 4 flavors!

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Halva is a sweetened sesame paste—think of it like the love child of peanut butter and sesame seeds. It often comes in a dense, chewy bar form, but this version is a mildly sweet, spreadable version. The all-natural halva spread is studded with whole unhulled roasted sesame seeds. It has an rich sesame aroma with a crunchy pop-in-your-mouth texture from the seeds.

We put it in our morning yogurt, bake it into pound cake batters, spread it on toast, and often eat it with it a spoon.

Brooklyn Sesame makes a mean classic Halva Spread with Roasted Sesame Seeds and 3 jazzed-up versions: Black Caraway Seed (with a savory kick that pairs well with cheese for a dessert course), Toasted Coconut (for a tropical twist), or Cocoa Sea Salt (puts Nutella to shame). If you can't choose, get a pack of all 4 flavors!

Meet the Maker

Brooklyn Sesame

Brooklyn, NY
Although Brooklyn Sesame founder Shahar Shamir had been cooking since he was eight, it wasn’t until after he had a slice of fresh halva during a visit to his native Israel that he thought about making the traditional Mediterranean sweet himself. Back in Brooklyn, he craved his childhood treat but wanted to indulge in an adult version that reflected his commitment to healthy eating. Since sugar-heavy commercial halva was not an option, he experimented with ingredients until he found the perfect balance of ingredients. The result was a deconstructed, mildly-sweet, spreadable version of halva that was an instant hit at dinner parties. When friends started offering to buy his halva, he recognized the opportunity to introduce his culinary traditions to the Brooklyn food scene and Brooklyn Sesame was born. Shahar began selling the spreads at the Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg, and watching the delighted reactions from everyone who tried the products inspired him to expand his business -- staying true to his artisanal roots while pursuing his passion for flavor and authenticity.
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