Tahini Caramels by @minimalistbaker

25 min
Easy

1 serving

🧈

57 g

Vegan Butter

🍁

120 ml

Maple Syrup

🌼

5 ml

Vanilla

🧂

Salt

🥄

120 g

Tahini

🍫

110 g

Dark Chocolate

🌰

9 g

Sesame Seeds

🧂

Flaky Salt

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang to lift out the set caramel slab.

    🍞loaf pan
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/11

    Add vegan butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt to a medium saucepan.

    vegan butter
    maple syrup
    vanilla extract
    fine sea salt
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥛measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/11

    Heat the mixture over medium heat until the vegan butter melts completely.

    vegan butter
    maple syrup
    vanilla extract
    fine sea salt
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥣spatula

  4. Step 4/11

    Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then boil for about 2 minutes while stirring frequently.

    vegan butter
    maple syrup
    vanilla extract
    fine sea salt
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥣spatula

  5. Step 5/11

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in all of the tahini until completely smooth.

    tahini
    🍲medium saucepan
    🥄whisk

  6. Step 6/11

    Pour the tahini caramel mixture into the lined loaf pan and spread it into an even layer.

    tahini
    🍞loaf pan
    🥣spatula

  7. Step 7/11

    Freeze the pan until the caramel is firm enough to cut, about 60 minutes.

    🍞loaf pan

  8. Step 8/11

    Lift the firm caramel slab from the pan and cut it into 16 bite-size squares.

    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    📜parchment paper

  9. Step 9/11

    Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring between intervals.

    dark chocolate
    🥣heatproof bowl
    🥣spatula

  10. Step 10/11

    Dip or drizzle the caramel squares with melted dark chocolate, then sprinkle with sesame seeds and flaky sea salt.

    dark chocolate
    sesame seeds
    flaky sea salt
    🥣heatproof bowl
    🥣spatula

  11. Step 11/11

    Freeze the coated caramels for about 10 minutes until the chocolate is set.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Fats and Oils, Sweeteners, Seeds and Seed Products, Chocolate and Cocoa Products

Ingredients

Vegan butter, Maple syrup, Vanilla, Salt, Tahini, Dark chocolate, Sesame seeds, Flaky salt

Allergens

Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Plant-based

Calories

170 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 2.5g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Sugars: 15g, Fat: 10g, Saturated fat: 3g, Fiber: 1.5g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1.4mg, Potassium: 110mg, Sodium: 105mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 0.7mg, Vitamin B6: 0.05mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

medium saucepan, whisk, spatula, measuring cups, measuring spoons, loaf pan, parchment paper, knife, cutting board, heatproof bowl

Appliances

stovetop, freezer, microwave

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Snack, Candy, Confection

Occasions

Holiday gifting, Snack time, Dessert, Party, Edible gift

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@minimalistbaker

Origin

Cuisine

American, Modern vegan

Geographic

United States, North America

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Chewy, Soft, Smooth, Firm, Melty

Flavors

Sweet, Salty, Nutty, Rich, Chocolatey, Caramel-like, Toasty

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

freezer

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep in an airtight container,Store away from sunlight and heat,Chocolate coating may soften), fridge : 14 days (Store in an airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper), freezer : 90 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Separate layers with parchment paper,Thaw for 5 min before eating if desired)