Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Kalen Kaminski
Salt and bittersweet chocolate lend a savory, sophisticated edge to this typically saccharine-sweet dessert. Halva can be a little tricky to make at first, and a candy thermometer is key to nailing the right temperature, which creates the desired flaky, crystallized texture. For a holiday party, package each slice up real cute and put it in a basket by the door for guests to take home.