Halvah Swirl Brownies | Fudgy Dark Chocolate Brownies with Sesame Halva
Indulge in these fudgy, rich brownies infused with the nutty sweetness of sesame halvah. This recipe combines intense dark chocolate with creamy halvah swirls, topped with toasted sesame seeds for a delightful texture contrast. Perfect for anyone craving a sophisticated twist on classic brownies, these squares offer a moist, dense bite with a subtle Middle Eastern flavor influence.
Ingredients
Chocolate Base
- 200 g unsalted butter softened
- 200 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa or higher, chopped
Egg Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 300 g granulated sugar
Dry Ingredient
- 120 g all-purpose flour about 3/4 cup
Halvah Swirl
- 200 g sesame halvah crumbled
- 50-100 ml milk to adjust halvah consistency
Topping
- to taste toasted sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
Prepare Chocolate and Halvah
- Melt the butter and chopped dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- In a small saucepan, crumble the halvah and add 50 ml of milk. Warm gently, stirring, until smooth and spreadable. Add more milk if needed to reach a thick but swirlable consistency. Set aside to cool.
Combine Batter
- Whisk eggs and granulated sugar together until pale, fluffy, and thickened.
- Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and stir until just combined.
- Sift in the flour and gently fold it into the batter without overmixing.
Assemble and Bake
- Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 20x30 cm baking pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the halvah mixture on top and use a knife or skewer to gently swirl it through the batter, creating marbled patterns.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over the top.
Bake and Cool
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20–30 minutes, until edges are set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to check doneness; brownies should be set at edges with moist crumbs in the center.
- For cleaner cuts, chill brownies briefly before slicing.
- Store airtight at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.