CHOCOLATE, PISTACHIO, AND TAHINI TRUFFLES

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Chocolate, Pistachio, and Tahini Truffles image

The perfect party treat, these two-bite truffles can easily be made ahead of time and are a wonderful accompaniment to a glass of bubbly. In this version, tahini (ground sesame paste) replaces the traditional heavy cream for a nuttier flavor.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Dessert     Chocolate     Sesame     Cinnamon     Orange     Pistachio     New Year's Eve     Cookies     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dairy Free

Yield Makes 26 truffles

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup tahini
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 cup shelled roasted, salted pistachios
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop pistachios by hand or with a food processor. Mix pistachios and sesame seeds in a medium bowl.
  • 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.
  • Do Ahead
  • Truffles can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.

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