Halva has an everyday presence in Israel, sold by weight in markets, cut fresh at neighborhood shops, and eaten as a small, satisfying sweet after meals or with coffee. Fenster’s Caramel Crunch Halva takes that familiar sesame base and adds layers that reflect how Israeli confectioners often build on tradition. This bar starts with classic halva made from tahini, then introduces a caramel white layer and a thin chocolate drizzle that adds contrast in both texture and taste.
The halva itself is dense and slightly crumbly, with the natural grain of ground sesame seeds visible throughout. Embedded crunch pieces break up the smoothness, giving each bite a mix of soft halva and crisp texture. The caramel-white layer brings sweetness and richness, while the chocolate drizzle adds a gentle cocoa note that sits on the surface and melts quickly. Together, the elements create a bar that moves between nutty, sweet, and creamy without losing the clear identity of halva.
Each bar is molded thick and cut into rectangular pieces, then packed in a rigid cardboard box designed to protect the halva from heat and pressure. Inside, the halva holds its shape while remaining easy to slice or break by hand. This format mirrors how halva is commonly kept in Israeli kitchens, ready to be served in small portions or enjoyed slowly over time.
Ingredients: Sugar, cocoa butter, emulsifiers (E472c, E492, E322 soy lecithin), skim milk powder (18%), tahini (sesame paste) (10%), vegetable fat, salt, vanilla flavoring
Allergen information: Contains sesame, milk, soy. May contain peanuts and other tree nuts
Nutritional Information (per 3.5 oz / 100 g)
- Calories: 549
- Total Fat: 31.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 25.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 46.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 58.3 g
- Sugars: 46.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 11.5 g
- Protein: 9.0 g
Specifications:
- Net weight: 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
- Origin: Israel
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Fenster’s Caramel Crunch Halva
Founded by the Fenster family, Fenster’s Toffee makes old-fashioned sweet treats with a distinctly Israeli character. Before he ever worked with chocolate, Oded had a surprising first career — he was a professional basketball player in Israel, until a serious knee injury cut it short. Changing direction, he traveled to Belgium to learn the art of chocolate making alongside some of Europe’s most respected chocolatiers, then returned home to open his own workshop.
Today Oded and Eyal craft chocolates, toffees, and marzipans entirely by hand, inspired by the authentic flavors of Israel — delicate marzipan, rich pistachios, warm cinnamon, and bright orange. Each piece has a real sense of place, carrying the aromas of ripe fruit, fragrant spices, and the people who lovingly make these sweets by hand.
Their workshop is also a place of purpose. The Fensters employ and train young adults with developmental disabilities, giving them meaningful work, real skills, and a space where they are treated with respect and dignity.
Looking ahead, there’s plenty more on the way: a honey toffee for Rosh Hashanah, sour toffee snacks for kids, a new marzipan bar, chocolate-coated marzipans, unique marmalade flavors, a blondie crunch, and other sweet surprises still to come.
“Our message to you is simple: we hope you feel the true meaning of what we are building together. Your support gives us the strength to grow our business, create jobs, and continue making our handmade sweets during one of the most challenging times Israel has faced. In return, we hope every bite brings you a little moment of happiness and a deeper, heartfelt connection to the beauty, flavors, and spirit of our country. Thank you for everything!”
— Eyal, Oded, and the Fenster Team