Dates are so sweet, they can be filled with nutty tahini for a treat — no sugar needed. A drizzle of cinnamon-spiked dark chocolate makes this delicious dessert even better.
Ingredients
- 8 large Medjool dates
- 2 teaspoons tahini
- 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
Preparation
- Using a paring knife, cut a slit the length of each date and slide out the pits. Scoop ¼ teaspoon tahini into the hollow of each date where the pit was, closing the date to contain the stuffing. Place the dates on a plate or in a tub.
- Melt the chocolate in a bowl in the microwave or over simmering water on the stove. Stir in the oil and cinnamon. Drizzle a little bit of the chocolate mixture over each date and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, if using.
- Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
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