Labneh & Tahini Halva Ice Cream

A rich, tangy-sweet ice cream swirled with crumbled halva and a burnt honey drizzle. Toasted sesame-infused cream adds depth while labneh keeps it ultra-smooth and balanced.

Why You'll Love Labneh & Tahini Halva Ice Cream

It's rich but balanced, sweet but not cloying-Middle Eastern flavors in ice cream form. The labneh keeps it creamy and bright, the sesame infusion adds depth, and that burnt honey swirl? Straight-up addictive.

Tips and Tricks

• Let ice cream sit out for 5 minutes before scooping for perfect texture.
• Don't skip the sesame cream-its toasted depth is the backbone of this flavor.

Variations

• Add black sesame paste to the swirl for contrast.
• Swap labneh for full-fat Greek yogurt (strain further for texture).

Substitutions

• Use coconut milk in place of whole milk for a dairy-lighter version.
• No halva? Use sesame brittle or crushed sesame snaps as a textural element.

Best served with

• A drizzle of silan (date syrup)
• Shortbread cookies or sesame biscotti
• Turkish coffee or mint tea

How to Store Leftovers

• Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 2 weeks. Press parchment directly against the surface to prevent ice crystals.

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Labneh & Tahini Halva Ice Cream

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A rich, tangy-sweet ice cream swirled with crumbled halva and a burnt honey drizzle. Toasted sesame-infused cream adds depth while labneh keeps it ultra-smooth and balanced.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 4 hours hrs

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Californian, Middle Eastern

Calories: 2445

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

Toasted Sesame-Infused Cream

• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds

Ice Cream Base

• 1 cup Labneh
• ½ cup Whole milk
• ¾ cup Granulated sugar
• ¼ cup Tahini
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt

Halva Mix-In & Swirl

• 3 oz Halva crumbled
• 2 tablespoon Tahini
• 2 tablespoon Honey

Burnt Honey Drizzle

• 3 tablespoon Honey
• ¼ teaspoon Aged sherry vinegar OR white miso
• 1 pinch Flaky salt

Equipment

• Ice cream maker (Breville Smart Scoop or similar)
• Small saucepan
• Mixing Bowls
• Fine Mesh Strainer

Method

 

Toasted Sesame-Infused Cream

1. Toast sesame seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
2. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat.
3. Cover and let steep for 15 minutes, then strain out sesame seeds.
4. Chill completely before using.

Ice Cream Base

1. In a bowl, whisk together labneh, chilled sesame cream, milk, sugar, tahini, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Pre-Cool the Machine

1. Power on your ice cream maker and activate the PRE-COOL function. Wait until it reaches the proper temp and displays "READY."

Churn the Ice Cream

1. Pour the chilled base into the machine.
2. Select the Gelato setting and press START.

Halva Swirl & Mix-In

1. Mix tahini and honey in a small bowl until smooth.
2. At the machine's ADD MIX-INS beep, add crumbled halva.
3. In the final minute, drizzle in the swirl to create ribbons.

Freeze

1. Once churned to desired texture, transfer to a container, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 2 hours.

Burnt Honey Drizzle

1. Heat honey in a small pan until it darkens and smells caramelized (about 2 minutes).
2. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar or miso and a pinch of flaky salt. Cool before drizzling.

To Plate

1. Scoop ice cream into bowls, drizzle with burnt honey, and top with extra halva crumbles.

Nutrition

Calories: 2445kcalCarbohydrates: 276gProtein: 47gFat: 139gSaturated Fat: 64gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 294mgSodium: 802mgPotassium: 1168mgFiber: 4gSugar: 256gVitamin A: 3765IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 665mgIron: 5mg

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