Dates Stuffed with Tahini Dipped in Chocolate
Medjool dates stuffed with tahini, dipped in chocolate, and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds, creating a decadent treat that’s sweet, salty, and utterly satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 22-24 stuffed dates
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
22–24 Medjool dates
⅔ cup tahini
¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
⅛ – ¼ teaspoon cardamom (optional)
3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus more for sprinkling
½ cup chocolate chips
2 teaspoons refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the dates: Cut a slit in each Medjool date and remove the pit. Set the dates aside.
- Make the tahini filling: In a small bowl, mix together the tahini, powdered sugar, and cardamom (if using) until smooth and well combined.
- Stuff the dates: Using a small spoon or your hands, stuff each date with a teaspoon of the tahini mixture. Gently press the edges of the date to close it around the filling.
- Toast the sesame seeds: In a small skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds for about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and fragrant. Set them aside.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate chips and refined coconut oil. Melt the mixture in the microwave in 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely smooth and melted.
- Dip the dates: Carefully dip each stuffed date halfway into the melted chocolate, letting any excess chocolate drip off. Place the dipped dates on a parchment-lined tray.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds: While the chocolate is still soft, sprinkle each date with the toasted sesame seeds.
- Chill to set: Place the tray in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating hardens.
Notes
You can substitute tahini with almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter.
If you prefer, use other types of dates like Deglet Noor, though they may be firmer and less sweet than Medjool dates.
If you don’t have toasted sesame seeds, raw sesame seeds will work, though they won’t have the same depth of flavor.
For a vegan option, ensure you’re using dairy-free chocolate chips.
Cardamom is optional but adds a wonderful spice to balance the sweetness. You could also use cinnamon or nutmeg for variety.
If you prefer, skip the chocolate coating and enjoy just the tahini-stuffed dates, or roll them in coconut flakes instead of sesame seeds.
For the best flavor, use refined coconut oil to avoid the coconut flavor affecting the chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
