Halavah Crumble Topping

Halavah Crumble Topping is a sweet, crumbly topping or confection inspired by the Middle Eastern dessert halavah (halva). It typically combines crumbled halavah—a sweet made from tahini (sesame paste) and sugar—with butter, flour, and sometimes nuts or spices like cinnamon. This variation is often used as a topping for cakes, pies, or fruit crisps, blending the nutty, dense texture of halavah with a buttery, streusel-like crumble.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This topping is high in fat and carbohydrates, primarily from tahini, butter, and sugar, offering a rich source of energy. A typical serving provides a good amount of calcium and iron from the sesame, along with a calorie count around 200-250 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	14 g
Sodium	60 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Zinc	0.8 mg
Copper	0.2 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg

Per 1/4 cup (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Halavah itself is a centuries-old confection found across the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Eastern Europe, often associated with Jewish and Turkish cuisines. Nutritionally, tahini-based halavah offers plant-based protein and minerals, making this crumble a more nutrient-dense alternative to standard streusel.