Caramel Truffles with Tahini and Dates (Vegan & No Sugar Added)

Name: Caramel Truffles with Tahini and Dates (Vegan & No Sugar Added)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 cups super sticky Medjool dates (pitted and diced); 8 tsp. tahini; Generous pinch of fleur de sel; 6 tbsp brown rice cereal; 2 x 100 gram bars of Green & Black’s Organic 70% Dark Chocolate (chopped); 4 tsp coconut oil; Generous pinch of fleur de sel

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Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

These Salted Tahini Date Caramel Truffles are the perfect Vegan, Gluten-Free, No Sugar Added treat for any occasion. They’re so easy to make with only a few ingredients!

Bowl containing salted tahini date caramel truffles.

Anyone who knows me knows I’ll take any excuse to celebrate. I throw elaborate birthday parties (for myself and everyone else I know), volunteer to host every holiday meal (even all the random holidays no one cares about), and have annual theme parties (just because!). That’s why I LOVE these easy caramel truffles as they can be serve with any occasion. They always disappear quickly when I bring out a bowl.

They’re also a sinch to whip up in a hurry. Sticky, sweet medjool dates get blitzed together with nutty tahini and then mixed with some crispy brown rice cereal. I like creating two layers- one with the crunch, and one without it, to yield a really decadent caramel-y treat with texture. Then I coat that in my melted dark chocolate and finish these Salted Tahini Date Caramel Truffles with a very generous sprinkle of crispy fleur de sel. Yes, you could use kosher salt, but man, there is nothing like that crackle sensation of good salt. If you’re making these for mom, I highly recommend you splurge on good stuff.

Why This Recipe Works
Key Ingredients
How to Make This Recipe
Expert Tips
Recipe FAQs
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Why This Recipe Works

This caramel truffle is one of my favorite easy recipes!

They come together quickly.
They’re packed with wholesome ingredients.
There’s no added sugar as the dates are sweet.
They’re vegan-friendly!

Key Ingredients

Ingredients needed to make Caramel Truffles with Tahini and Dates.

Medjool dates — buy the dates that are already pitted to save yourself time.

Rice cereal — rice ceral adds extra texture to the caramel truffles.

Chocolate — you want a good-quality chocolate to melt. Chocolate chips are great as they are uniform in size so they melt smoothly. Here are a few methods of melting chocolate.

How to Make This Recipe

Set of three photos showing how to blend and mix the ingredients and roll them into a ball.

Step 1: In a food processor or high power blender, puree the dates until sticky and smooth. Add the tahini and salt, and puree again until smooth.

Step 2: In one bowl, set aside 1/3 of the mixture for the filling, and in another bowl, set aside another 2/3 of the mixture. To the larger portion, add in the brown rice cereal to the caramel.

Step 3: Grab about 2 tablespoons of the brown rice caramel and a tablespoon of the pure date caramel. Pop the date caramel on top of the brown rice and roll into a ball. Place on a baking sheet lined with a silpat or parchment. Continue with the remaining balls and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Set of two photos showing the balls dipped in melted chocolate and set to harden.

Step 4: Meanwhile, place the chocolate in a glass bowl set over a medium-sized pot filled an inch up with water. Bring the water to a simmer and all the coconut oil. Simmer the water until the chocolate melts. Remove the balls from the freezer and toss in the chocolate until fully coated.

Step 5: Transfer the caramel truffles to the baking sheet and sprinkle generously with the fleur de sel. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Expert Tips

Do not let any water splash into your chocolate as you are melting it as it will cause the chocolate to seize.

Plan ahead and be sure to allow enough time for refrigeration of the caramel truffles. The chocolate will be need to set in the fridge so keep that in mind as you plan.

Don’t have chocolate chips? Feel free to finely chop up a chocolate bar.

Recipe FAQs

How do I store these caramel truffles if I’m making them ahead?

Store leftover caramel truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks. You can also freeze the truffles for several months. Bring them to room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

What else can I top these caramel truffles with?

Try coating the chocolate covered truffles with cocoa powder, fine shredded coconut, sprinkles, and crushed freeze dried berries. Check out my chocolate covered espresso beans for more ideas.

Are these kid-friendly?

They are! Your kids will love these easy truffles.

What makes a truffle a truffle?

A truffle has a core is gooey and it is almost always round. You can top them however you’d like but as long as it’s got that soft core, you’ve made a truffle!

Close up of salted tahini date caramel truffles.

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So ladies, tell me, what are your favourite ways to make truffles and your go-to toppings!