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Tahini truffles sprinkled with sesame seeds on a white plate.
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Tahini Truffles Recipe

These chocolate tahini truffles have a luscious texture and a delightfully unique flavor. They’re delicious and easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Chilling time1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 58 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 170.3kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dark chocolate, divided (or substitute chocolate chips)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • Optional topping: sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
  • Add the tahini to the pot of melted chocolate, then mix well.
  • Transfer the chocolate tahini mixture to a small bowl.
  • Refrigerate the bowl of chocolate tahini mixture for 30 minutes.
  • Mix well, then continue to refrigerate the chocolate tahini mixture for an additional 10 minutes or until it is solid enough to hold its shape.
  • Use your hands to shape the chocolate tahini mixture into 12 evenly sized balls (approximately 2 teaspoons of mixture per ball). I recommend wearing kitchen gloves to make this easy and mess free.
  • Place the tahini chocolate balls on a sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Add the remaining 3/4 cup of chopped dark chocolate to a pot on the stove set to low heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate has melted, then immediately remove the pot from the heat.
  • Transfer the melted chocolate to a small bowl.
  • Add one of the tahini chocolate balls to the bowl of melted dark chocolate, then gently stir to coat it completely.
  • Use a fork to lift the tahini chocolate ball out of the melted dark chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, then placed it on the sheet pan or plate lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Immediately add a small sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Repeat steps 12-14 with the rest of the tahini chocolate balls.
  • Place the plate of tahini chocolate balls in the fridge for at least one hour before serving.

Notes

  • Store these truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Truffle | Calories: 170.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 2.9g | Fat: 12.9g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 0.7mg | Sodium: 6.7mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 5.2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 25.4mg | Iron: 2.9mg