Tahini Date Freezer Cups (2024)

These tahini date freezer cups make a lovely snack or healthier chilled treat to enjoy after dinner on hot days. Best of all is you only need 5 ingredients to make them!

I’ve probably said this about a million times before and I don’t think I’ll ever stop saying it – tahini and dates are the best dessert combination EVER! Even better when paired with cardamom. That flavour combination is one made in heaven!

Every time I post a recipe that includes tahini I still get asked the question ‘what is tahini?’. It surprises me because it seems to me that tahini is now everywhere. So many people on social media use it in both sweet and savoury recipes. It’s become somewhat of a trendy ingredient. That part doesn’t surprise me at all – I’ve been singing its praises for years. I add it to so many of my recipes – it’s by far one of my all time favourite foodie ingredients to use, especially in desserts.

These tahini date freezer cups make a really nice treat on warm days when you’re craving something cold, but don’t necessarily want ice cream. They take no time at all to defrost, simply take one out whenever you need a little pick-me-up or energy boost.

You can make them as big or as small as you like. I sometimes use a chocolate silicon mould like this one to make mini bites, or slightly larger cups using a mould like this one. You can also use paper cupcake cases in a regular size cupcake tin. This option will give you 5-6 large cups instead of the 10 mini cups.

As well as being naturally vegan, gluten-free and nut-free, they’re also made with no added processed sugar. I only use whole dates to sweeten them.

What you need to make these tahini date freezer cups:

Tahini – Tahini is the Middle Eastern equivalent to peanut butter, almond butter, etc. Made by blending sesame seeds into a paste. Like nut butters, it has a nutty flavour with a slight bitter aftertaste (the kind of bitterness you would find in dark chocolate or coffee). I only use Middle Eastern/Lebanese tahini – the quality and texture surpasses any others I’ve tried.

Dates – I like to use Medjool dates because of their soft, fudgy texture, but any soft date variety will work. I soak them in hot water to make them easier to mash, which also means you don’t need to use a food processor for this recipe.

Sesame seeds – Just like tahini works really well with dates, so do sesame seeds, which makes sense considering tahini is literally blended up sesame seeds! I Like to add them for a bit of texture, a more intense sesame taste and extra added healthy fats.

Coconut oil – Coconut oil hardens as it cools, helping the outer tahini shell to set in the freezer.

Salt & spices – A pinch of salt goes a long way in bringing out all the natural flavours in these cups. I also added a sprinkle of cinnamon and cardamom in the dates for extra flavour, but this is optional.

These tahini date freezer cups are:

• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Nut-free
• Dairy-free
• Easy to make
• Made with only 5 ingredients
• Freezer friendly (as the name suggests)
• Healthier than your average dessert
• No-bake
• Made with no added sugar
• Sweetened naturally with whole dates
• So delicious

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13 Comments

1. 

   JenSeptember 4, 2023 at 7:19 pm - Reply

   
   I made these today and they were amazing! Thank you for the recipe.

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     NadiaSeptember 5, 2023 at 11:37 am - Reply

     So glad you enjoyed them Jen 😀 Thank you for your feedback x

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   KrisSeptember 5, 2023 at 9:13 am - Reply

   
   Great recipe! Do you make your own tahini?

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     NadiaSeptember 5, 2023 at 11:38 am - Reply

     Thanks Kris ? I don’t, but I should! I just use shop bought Middle Eastern/Lebanese tahini.

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   MelissaSeptember 5, 2023 at 11:02 am - Reply

   
   These are yummy and so easy to make. I used chocolate moulds like you suggested to make small bites. They were a big hit with my friends at dinner last night. Thanks!!

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     NadiaSeptember 5, 2023 at 11:40 am - Reply

     Aww that’s amazing to hear Melissa 😀 I do prefer making smaller bites too!

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       Amy HalemOctober 18, 2023 at 3:21 pm - Reply

       I’m confused.. do you eat them frozen ?

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         NadiaOctober 19, 2023 at 1:45 pm - Reply

         You store them in the freezer and take them out 5-10 minutes before serving. Like you would with ice cream 🙂

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   SophiaSeptember 12, 2023 at 11:13 am - Reply

   You are the Tahini queen! Thank you for introducing me to it 😀 xxxxx

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   Ayşe FeyzioğluOctober 11, 2023 at 12:27 pm - Reply

   
   I tried this recipe like one month ago, and then after I’ve made it like four or five times more bc I was absolutely craving for these tahini cups… They’re just so yummy. Thank you for the recipe.☺️

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     NadiaOctober 11, 2023 at 1:49 pm - Reply

     So glad you enjoyed them Ayşe 😀 It’s one of my favourite recipes ? thank you for your feedback xx

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   DaMarch 29, 2024 at 12:39 pm - Reply

   Hii can we omit the coconut oil?

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     NadiaMarch 29, 2024 at 5:06 pm - Reply

     Hi 🙂 It won’t set in the freezer without the coconut oil.

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