Ingredients
14 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
½ cup tahini
1 ½ cups AP flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup rum
½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the melted chocolate, tahini, orange juice, rum, and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Slowly sift in the flour, mixing as you go. Add the baking powder and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch baking pan. Bake for 16 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out clean.
- Let cool, then cut into squares and serve.
- Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love These Tahini Brownies
These brownies combine rich chocolate, creamy tahini, and crunchy walnuts for a dessert that feels both familiar and a little unexpected. The tahini adds a smooth, nutty note that pairs beautifully with the chocolate, while the toasted walnuts bring texture to every bite.
When you’re craving brownies but want something with a little more depth, this recipe delivers. Mighty Sesame tahini comes ready to use straight from the bottle, making it easy to blend into the batter with no extra prep.
What Does Tahini Do in Brownies?
What Does Tahini Do in Brownies?
Tahini adds moisture, richness, and a subtle sesame flavor that enhances the overall taste of the brownies. Its natural oils help create a soft, tender texture and pair especially well with bittersweet chocolate.
Even if you’ve only used tahini in savory dishes, these chocolate tahini brownies offer an easy introduction to baking with it. The sesame flavor stays in the background, adding complexity while allowing the chocolate to remain the star.
Tips for Making Fudgy Tahini Brownies
To achieve the best texture, mix the batter only until everything is combined. Once the flour is added, overmixing can make the brownies dense rather than tender.
For even more flavor, toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter. They’ll bring a satisfying crunch, while allowing the brownies to cool completely before slicing helps them set properly and creates cleaner cuts.
If you’d like a richer chocolate flavor, stir in a handful of dairy-free chocolate chips before baking. You can also finish the brownies with a light drizzle of tahini for an extra touch of nutty flavor.
How to Serve Chocolate Tahini Brownies
These brownies are delicious on their own, but they’re also easy to elevate for dessert. Serve them with fresh berries, a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of tahini.
They pair just as well with coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or a glass of plant-based milk. For gatherings, cut them into smaller squares and arrange them alongside fresh fruit, nuts, and pieces of dark chocolate.
How to Serve Chocolate Tahini Brownies
These brownies are delicious on their own, but they’re also easy to elevate for dessert. Serve them with fresh berries, a scoop of dairy-free vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of tahini.
They pair just as well with coffee, tea, hot cocoa, or a glass of plant-based milk. For gatherings, cut them into smaller squares and arrange them alongside fresh fruit, nuts, and pieces of dark chocolate.
How to Store Tahini Brownies
Once cooled, store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you prefer a firmer texture or want to keep them longer, refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
For extended storage, freeze the brownies instead. Wrap each square tightly, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed at room temperature before serving.
Make More with Mighty Sesame Tahini
Mighty Sesame tahini is smooth, convenient, and incredibly versatile. Whether you’re making brownies, cookies, cakes, sauces, dressings, smoothies, or other sweet and savory recipes, it adds creamy sesame flavor and plant-based richness.
FAQs
Tahini brownies are rich and chocolatey with a subtle nutty flavor. The tahini adds creaminess and depth while allowing the chocolate to remain the main focus.
Yes. If you’d rather skip the rum, replace it with the same amount of orange juice or another liquid you prefer. This keeps the batter’s consistency the same while making the recipe alcohol-free.
Yes, as long as you use dairy-free bittersweet chocolate. Tahini is naturally plant-based and works especially well in vegan baking.
The edges should look set, and the center should no longer appear wet. A toothpick inserted into the middle should come out with a few moist crumbs rather than raw batter. For fudgier brownies, avoid baking them too long.
Absolutely. Let the brownies cool completely, cut them into squares, and wrap them individually before freezing. When you’re ready to enjoy them, thaw them at room temperature.
