Chocolate, Pistachio, and Tahini Truffles
Luxurious truffles made with a blend of tahini, dark chocolate, honey, and warm spices, rolled in a crunchy coating of pistachios and sesame seeds. These elegant confections combine Middle Eastern flavors with classic chocolate truffle decadence.
Ingredients
- •1 cup tahini
- •6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- •⅜ cup honey
- •2 teaspoons kosher salt
- •1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- •½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- •1 cup shelled roasted, salted pistachios
- •⅜ cup toasted white sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat tahini, chocolate, honey, salt, cinnamon, and orange zest in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium saucepan of barely simmering water (bottom of bowl should not touch water), stirring occasionally, or microwave in short bursts, stirring in between bursts, until melted and smooth.
15 min
- 2.
Carefully pour tahini mixture into a glass or metal tall-sided baking pan (an 8x8" pan works well). Chill until truffle base is firm, 60-70 minutes.
70 min
- 3.
Meanwhile, finely chop pistachios by hand or with a food processor. Mix pistachios and sesame seeds in a medium bowl.
10 min
- 4.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Scoop tahini mixture by the tablespoonful and quickly roll into 1" balls between the palms of your hands. Toss in pistachio-sesame mixture until coated. Using a spoon, gently transfer to prepared sheet.
30 min
- 5.
Truffles can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.
15 min
