This deliciously decadent and oh-so-easy Tahini Stuffed Date recipe dipped in decadent dark chocolate can be enjoyed as an afternoon treat, or as the most enchanting dessert. Try these chocolate Medjool dates stuffed with tahini for a nutritious healthy snack.
We love stuffed Medjool dates for the incredible punch of fabulous tahini flavor that they deliver in bite-sized portions. Plus, we love the fact that whenever we serve our Dates Stuffed with Tahini, a chorus of ohs and ahs emanates from the table right after the very first bite.
You’ll have the same effect on your guests with these chewy, chocolate-covered stuffed dates that take minutes to prepare with just a simple handful of ingredients.
Why You'll Love This Stuffed Dates Recipe
Our sweet Stuffed Date recipe features tahini, powdered sugar, and roasted sesame seeds mixed into a delicious creamy filling. This mixture is evocative of halva - a phenomenal Middle Eastern sweet made from sesame paste and sugar. Our sweet tahini filling tastes like halva, it’s creamy and easy to work with.
Freezing gives the stuffed dates a wonderfully chewy texture because the natural sugars in the fruit prevent them from completely hardening when frozen and they have a wonderful caramel-like texture.
What’s great is that you can always have a batch on hand for easy meal planning or last-minute special occasions!
Love peanut butter? try our peanut butter-stuffed dates!
Ingredients for Tahini Stuffed Dates
- Tahini. Sesame seed paste, use a good quality tahini for best results.
- Powdered sugar. Adds sweetness and body to the filling.
- Cardamom, optional. Adds a wonderful, sort of flowery taste. It can have a powerful assertive flavor, so use it sparingly.
- Toasted sesame seeds. Adds crunch and more toasty nuttiness.
- Chocolate chips and Refined coconut oil. Coconut oil helps make the melted chocolate harden into a nice crunchy shell.
How to Make Chocolate-Covered Stuffed Medjool Dates
- Step 1: Start by removing the pits from the dates. Check the inside of the date and make sure it looks good and you don't see any black film inside. If you do, discard the date.
- Step 2: Prepare the filling by adding powdered sugar to a good tahini paste. For best results use a tahini paste that you enjoy eating raw, just like you would eat peanut butter.
- Step 3: Whisk well the tahini and powdered sugar
- Step 4: Add toasted sesame seeds and whisk again.
- Step 5: Fill the dates with tahini, sugar, and sesame mixture and place in the freezer.
- Step 6: Ones the dates are frozen, dip in chocolate and place in the freezer again until ready to enjoy.
Easy Stuffed Medjool Date Variations for Every Palate
This recipe is so quick and easy, you’ll want to experiment with other flavors. Try stuffing the dates with a blend of:
- Pistachios and Maple Syrup
- Hazelnuts and Agave
- Almond flour, Sugar, and Orange Blossom Water
- Walnuts (you can find the recipe in our cookbook "TAHINI & TUMERIC: 101 Middle Eastern Classics Made Irresistibly Vegan" )
- Cashews
How to Serve
Serve the stuffed dates on a dessert board with dried fruit like apricots, figs, pears, or apples; a small dish of pistachios, and a pot of mint tea. These make a nice addition to any dessert table and are great for grabbing a quick snack.
Storage Tips
Keep your tahini-stuffed dates in the freezer or refrigerator. The dates will stay chewy and the chocolate shell will stay crunchy.
More Chocolate Desserts
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Tahini
- Chocolate Truffles Vegan
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Tart
- Chocolate Truffles Guilt-Free
- Chocolate Glazed Banana Bread Donuts
- Chocolate Cupcakes Vegan
- Chocolate Chia Pudding Date Sweetened
- Chocolate Covered Hazelnuts Salted and Roasted
- Chocolate Tart with Raspberries Vegan
- Vegan Chocolate Cake
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER RECIPES WITH DATES
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Tahini Stuffed Dates Dipped in Chocolate
- Total Time: 20-25 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This deliciously decadent and oh-so-easy Tahini Stuffed Date recipe dipped in decadent dark chocolate can be enjoyed as an afternoon treat, or as the most enchanting dessert. Try these chocolate Medjool dates stuffed with tahini for a nutritious healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 22-24 Medjool Dates
- ⅔ cup Tahini
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- ⅛ -¼ teaspoon cardamom ( optional, see Note 1)
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, plus more for sprinkling
- FOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tsp refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set aside
- Using a sharp paring knife, carefully score the dates vertically, open them and carefully remove the pit and any hard end, if present. Also check the inside of the date for any black film, and discard the date.
- Whisk the tahini and sugar in a medium bowl. Stir in the cardamom, if using, and toasted sesame seeds
- Stuff each date with about 1 to 1 ¼ teaspoon of tahini mixture and place them on the lined baking sheet
- Place baking sheet in the freezer for 15 - 20 minutes (or longer, if you need to)
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heat proof bowl, and melt (you can use a microwave in 20 second increments or on the stove on a double boiler)
- Remove the dates from the freezer. Dip each date halfway through in the melted chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the chocolate and return to freezer until ready to eat
Notes
- Cardamon adds a wonderful, sort of flowery taste to the tahini. However, it has a powerful assertive flavor, so use it sparingly. If you're not familiar with it, we recommend that you taste it first.
- Prep Time: 20 - 25 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed date
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 19.6
- Sodium: 2.7
- Fat: 6.6
- Saturated Fat: 2.3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23.7
- Fiber: 2.4
- Protein: 2.1
- Cholesterol: 0
Kate
Very yummy and well balanced.
Vicky and Ruth
Thank you!
Josh
If you use good quality tahini, the filling is really good. The bit of cardamom and the freshly toasted sesame seeds add great flavor and texture to the filling. I definitely plan to make this recipe again.
Vicky and Ruth
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!
Vicky and Ruth
Thank you so much for sharing!