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Energy-dense tahini-based dessert served warm with ice cream
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Warm halva with ice cream (180 g) has 742 calories. That works out to 412 calories per 100 g. It contains 76.9 g of carbs, 14.6 g of protein, 43.4 g of fat and 5.8 g of fiber. Its 0.8 mg of Copper covers 84% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
742
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
76.9g
· 28% DV
Protein
14.6g
· 29% DV
Fat
43.4g
· 56% DV
Fiber
5.8g
· 21% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 41% · Protein 8% · Fat 51%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 742 kcal | |
| Total fat | 43.4 g | 56% |
| Saturated fat | 14.58 g | 73% |
| Trans fat | 0.22 g | |
| Sodium | 212 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 76.9 g | 28% |
| Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 180 g | 742 kcal |
| 1 piece (thin) | 70 g | 288 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| ½ serving (half) | 90 g | 371 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 412 kcal |
| 1 piece (thick) | 140 g | 577 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 659 kcal |
| 2 slice (thick) | 200 g | 824 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 260 g | 1071 kcal |
Calculated from 412 calories per 100 g.
Warm halva with ice cream is a dessert made by heating tahini-based halva and serving it with a scoop of ice cream. The contrast between the warm, soft sesame sweet and the cold ice cream is central to the dish.
Warm halva with ice cream is usually made by crumbling tahini halva, mixing it with a little milk, and baking it until hot and lightly browned. Serve it straight away with ice cream on top so the scoop softens without melting completely.
Yes, warm halva with ice cream is associated with Turkish cooking, where tahini halva is often heated and served as a hot dessert. Recipes differ between restaurants and homes, but the warm halva and cold ice cream pairing is the defining feature.
Tahini halva is the usual choice for warm halva with ice cream. It is made from sesame paste and sugar and softens when heated; firm, sesame-based halva holds up better in the oven than crumbly flour or semolina halva.
Yes, store-bought tahini halva works well for warm halva with ice cream. Crumble it before heating and add milk gradually, since different brands vary in firmness; serve the ice cream separately on top, just before eating.
Warm halva with ice cream is served hot and cold to create a contrast in temperature and texture. The hot sesame halva softens the scoop, so it is best served immediately rather than left standing.
Plain vanilla or milk-based ice cream pairs well with warm halva with ice cream because it complements the sesame flavor without overwhelming it. A stretchy Turkish-style ice cream is another popular choice, while strongly flavored varieties can compete with the halva.
Yes, you can make warm halva with ice cream on the stovetop. Warm crumbled tahini halva with a little milk over low heat, stirring until soft; it will not develop the browned top that baking gives the dessert.
The halva base for warm halva with ice cream can be prepared ahead, but add the ice cream only when serving. Reheat the halva until warm first; adding the scoop early makes it melt and can leave the dessert watery.
Store leftover warm halva with ice cream without the melted ice cream if possible: transfer the halva to a covered container and refrigerate it. Reheat the halva gently before serving and add a fresh scoop; the original hot-and-cold texture will not survive storage.
Vitamins
B2
0.32mg · 25% DV
Biotin
7.2µg · 24% DV
B12
0.58µg · 24% DV
Vitamin E
3.42mg · 23% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.76mg · 84% DV
Manganese
1.4mg · 61% DV
Phosphorus
338mg · 48% DV
Magnesium
140mg · 33% DV
Potassium ⭐
443mg · 13% DV
Sodium
212mg · 9% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Warm halva with ice cream is a Turkish dessert made by heating tahini halva until soft, then topping it with ice cream. It is especially familiar from fish restaurants in Turkey, where it is often ordered after the meal. Heating brings out the halva’s toasted sesame flavour and gives it a tender, sometimes almost molten texture; the contrast with cold, creamy ice cream is part of the appeal.
It is best eaten as soon as it arrives, before the ice cream melts, and is often shared. Tahini and ice cream make it an energy-dense choice: a 100 g portion provides 412 calories. If you want a lighter finish, choose a smaller serving or share one, and pair it with unsweetened tea or coffee.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
14.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
16.74g
POLYUNSATURATED
12.24g
Omega 6:3 ratio 128:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (128:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.