Description
A rich and creamy Chocolate Tahini Spread that combines the nutty flavor of tahini with unsweetened cocoa, sweetened naturally with honey, and enhanced by a hint of espresso and vanilla. Perfect for spreading on toast, drizzling over fruit, or adding a decadent touch to your favorite snacks. This no-cook, quick recipe delivers a luscious, healthy treat ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Chocolate Tahini Spread
- ½ cup tahini (stirred, see notes)
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp espresso powder or instant espresso
- ⅛ tsp kosher or flaky sea salt
- ¼ cup (4 tbsp or 2 ounces) hot (not boiling) water, plus more for thinning if needed
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the tahini, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, vanilla extract, espresso powder, kosher salt, and hot water. Use a whisk to mix thoroughly until the spread is completely smooth and evenly blended.
- Adjust Consistency: If the mixture feels too thick to spread easily, add additional hot water one tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until you achieve a creamy, spreadable texture that is not watery.
- Store or Serve: Use the chocolate tahini spread immediately as a delightful topping or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Note that it will thicken once chilled. It keeps well for up to one month.
Notes
- Use well-stirred tahini to ensure smoothness in the spread; natural tahini tends to separate.
- The espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey to taste.
- The spread thickens as it cools; thin with a bit more warm water if needed before serving.
- Store refrigerated for up to one month in a sealed container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
