Ingredients
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the Date Puree:
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4 large medjool dates (about 1 cup when pitted and chopped)
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½ cup water
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the Tahini Miracle Cream:
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¼ cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
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⅓ cup raw tahini
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons warm water
Directions
Sub-title: A Delicious, Gluten-Free, High-Protein, and Quick & Easy Treat Dish
Description: This delectable vegan dessert combines the rich flavor of dates with the creaminess of tahini, making it both healthy and indulgent. Drawing inspiration from traditional Middle Eastern sweets, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while still staying true to a plant-based diet. Plus, it only takes minutes to prepare!
Difficulty Level: Easy
Servings: Serves 4
Ingredients:
For the Date Puree:
• 4 large medjool dates (about 1 cup when pitted and chopped)
• ½ cup water
For the Tahini Miracle Cream:
• ¼ cup unsweetened natural peanut butter
• ⅓ cup raw tahini
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons warm water
Instructions:
Date Puree:
1. Soak the dates in hot water for about 10 minutes until softened.
2. Add the soaked dates and water to a blender along with the cinnamon and honey. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Set aside.
Tahini Miracle Cream:
3. Combine all the ingredients for the tahini mixture in a small bowl and whisk well.
4. Pour the date puree into a medium mixing bowl.
5. Whisk in the tahini mixture until fully incorporated.
Assembly:
6. Divide the chilled tahini mixture among four serving glasses or ramekins.
7. Top each serving with additional sliced dates, chopped nuts (optional), and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Note: You can adjust the sweetness levels by adding more or less honey to taste.
Steps
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Soak the dates in hot water for about 10 minutes until softened. |
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Add the soaked dates and water to a blender along with the cinnamon and honey. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary. Set aside. Tahini Miracle Cream: |
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Combine all the ingredients for the tahini mixture in a small bowl and whisk well. |
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Pour the date puree into a medium mixing bowl. |
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Whisk in the tahini mixture until fully incorporated. Assembly: |
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Divide the chilled tahini mixture among four serving glasses or ramekins. |
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Top each serving with additional sliced dates, chopped nuts (optional), and a sprinkling of cinnamon. Note: You can adjust the sweetness levels by adding more or less honey to taste. |
