Vegan Halva-Stuffed Dates
Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with homemade halva filling made from tahini, powdered sugar, and toasted sesame seeds, then dipped in melted chocolate. This Middle Eastern-inspired treat combines creamy tahini's nutty richness with dates' natural sweetness and a satisfying chocolate coating. Perfect for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, or elegant dessert platters. The cardamom adds warm spice that complements the sesame flavor beautifully. These no-bake confections offer sophisticated flavors with minimal effort and can be made ahead for entertaining.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Line large baking sheet with wax or parchment paper
- 2
Score dates vertically with sharp paring knife, open carefully and remove pit and any hard end
- 3
Whisk tahini and powdered sugar in medium bowl
- 4
Stir in cardamom and toasted sesame seeds
- 5
Stuff each date with about 1 to 1 1/4 tsp of tahini mixture and place on lined baking sheet
- 6
Place baking sheet in freezer for 15-20 minutes
- 7
Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in heat proof bowl and melt using microwave in 20 second increments or double boiler
- 8
Remove dates from freezer
- 9
Dip each date halfway through melted chocolate and place back on baking sheet
- 10
Sprinkle sesame seeds over chocolate and return to freezer until ready to eat
Tips
Use kitchen scissors instead of a knife to score dates if they are very soft - it gives you more control
Chill the stuffed dates longer if the tahini mixture is too soft to hold its shape during chocolate dipping
Tap excess chocolate off each date against the bowl rim for a cleaner coating
Good to Know
covered in refrigerator up to 1 week or freezer up to 1 month
make up to 3 days ahead, store covered in refrigerator
serve chilled or at room temperature
Common Mistakes
use refined coconut oil to avoid coconut flavor in chocolate
score dates gently to avoid tearing the skin
FAQ
Can I make these without chocolate coating?
Yes, the tahini-stuffed dates are delicious on their own. Just roll them in extra sesame seeds or chopped nuts for texture.
What if my tahini mixture is too thick?
Add tahini 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches a pipeable consistency that holds its shape but isn't crumbly.
How long do these keep?
Store covered in refrigerator up to 1 week or freeze up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before serving if desired.