Tahini, Date & Cacao Truffles
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These truffles are small but deeply satisfying, with the sort of fudgy texture that makes one feel enough. Tahini gives them a savoury edge that stops the dates from becoming cloying, and a dusting of coconut finishes them neatly. They are useful to keep in the fridge when you want something sweet without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Tick the store-cupboard items you would like, then add them to your basket in one tap.
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Choose a product for tahini - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for medjool dates, pitted - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for cacao powder, plus extra for dusting - we add the cheapest by default.
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Choose a product for desiccated coconut, plus extra for coating - we add the cheapest by default.
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Local shop1 pinch salt
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Local shop1-2 tbsp water, if needed
Ticked items go to your Lean & Healthy basket. Fresh items like onions and herbs are best picked up from your local shop.
Method
Serves 12 · about 15 minutes from start to finish.
If the dates feel firm, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
Blitz the dates, tahini, cacao powder, desiccated coconut and salt in a food processor until the mixture clumps together.
Add 1 tbsp water only if needed to help it come together into a soft dough.
Roll into 12 truffles with damp hands, then coat them lightly in extra cacao powder or coconut.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving so they firm up.
Nutrition
Estimated per serving
Cook's tip
Keep these in the fridge and let them sit out for 5 minutes before eating - the texture turns softer and more truffle-like.
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Nutrition figures are estimates per serving and will vary with brands and portion sizes. Ingredient prices and availability are indicative and confirmed at the secure Shopify checkout. Diet labels such as Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free describe the recipe as written from the ingredients listed - always check the labels on the specific products you buy.