Tahini Fudge Brownie

The combination of chewy fudge walnut brownie and creamy tahini fudge is equivalent to the death by chocolate cakes you find in restaurants, but better for you.

The brownie comes together in a food processor, using creamy dates to bind the walnuts and cacao into a chewy fudgy dough. Then you just whisk the tahini fudge together and layer on top of the brownie. Chill to set and then enjoy!

These tahini brownies are a great source of fiber, and omega 3 fats which are helpful for reducing inflammation. Sesame seeds which make up the tahini, are a good source of calcium. So, this dessert is one that truly has some benefits and yet tastes more decadent that a chocolate cake.

Give it a try and let me know how you like it. Enjoy!

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Tahini Fudge Walnut Brownie

Chocolatey fudgy walnut brownie topped with a creamy tahini fudge layer.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Chill time2 hours hrs

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, fudge, gluten free,, tahini, vegan, walnuts

Servings: 12

Calories: 471kcal

Author: Chef Kim

Equipment

• food processor
• parchment paper,

Ingredients

Brownie

• 4 cups walnuts
• 1 1/3 cups dates
• 2/3 cup cacao powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1-2 tbsp water

Fudge layer

• 4 tbsp coconut oil melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 cup cacao powder
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 3 tbsp cacao nibs

Instructions

• Place walnuts in a food processor and pulse to break down in to a rough meal.
• Add cacao powder and pulse again to combine.
• Add the dates, vanilla and salt and process until the mixture starts binding together. Add one tablespoon water and pulse to combine.
• Test the mixture by pinching some between your finger and thumb. It should be moist and hold together without a crumb texture. If crumbs, add another tablespoon of water and pulse again.
• Press this mixture into a parchment lined square or round pan.
• Make the ganache by melting the coconut oil, adding the maple syrup and cacao powder and whisking until it turns thick, smooth and shiny.
• Add in the tahini and use a whisk to completely incorporate. It will be thick, whisk until smooth.
• Pout over brownie and smooth with spatula. Sprinkle with cacao nibs.
• Chill for 2 hours before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 95g | Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 33g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 11g | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 5mg