5 from 105 votes
Tahini Brownies Recipe
These Tahini Brownies combine bittersweet chocolate and tahini to create a rich, tender dessert with a slightly nutty flavor. The chocolate base is smooth and dense, while swirls of tahini add a unique, creamy texture throughout. Baking the brownies fully is essential to achieve the right consistency, resulting in a moist yet set treat ideal for those looking to explore new flavors in classic brownies.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Servings:
16
pieces
Calories:
2002 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter plus more for the skillet, salted
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 egg large
- 1 cup white sugar plus 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3/4 cup tahini
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch square pan with 2 pieces of foil (crossed, and with excess hanging over on all sides of the pan). Lightly brush the foil with butter.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and immediately add the chocolate chips and cocoa. Whisk until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt to form a slightly thick mixture. Add the tahini and whisk to combine. Now fold in the flour, stir until just incorporated (do not over-stir). Reserve half of the tahini mixture in a separate bowl for later. Add the melted chocolate mixture to the remaining tahini mixture, stir until batter is well combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan you prepared. Spread evenly.
- With a spoon, dollop the reserved tahini mixture over the top (imagine a grid, and add one dollop of tahini mixture to each square on that grid). With the tip of a butter or pairing knife, swril the tahini dollops into the brownie batter.
- Place the pan on the middle rack of the 350 degrees F heated-oven. Bake for 28-30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remain moist. Remove from the oven. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Lift the foil edges up carefully to transfer the brownies from the pan. Cool for another 30 minutes (do not remove from the foil yet). Cut into 2-inch squares. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Ensure the brownies are fully baked to avoid a wet, undercooked texture since the batter is tender.
- Prepare the brownies a day ahead to allow the tahini flavor to deepen and develop.
- Butter the foil-lined pan well to prevent sticking and ease removal of the brownies.
Nutrition Information
Calories
200.2kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
21.6g
(7%)
Protein
3.7g
(7%)
Fat
11.7g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4.9g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.9g
(17%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3.3g
(17%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28.1mg
(9%)
Potassium
123.5mg
(3%)
Fiber
1.2g
(5%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
125.4IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
43.2mg
(4%)
Iron
0.9mg
(5%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2002
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200.2kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.6g | 7% |
| Protein | 3.7g | 7% |
| Fat | 11.7g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.3g | 17% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28.1mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 123.5mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 125.4IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43.2mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.