Raw Sesame Truffle, gluten/sugar/dairy/egg free

 

Oh my gosh these are so good, so decadent, a little goes a long way!! Which is good, you will not eat a lot! During Chloe’s elimination diet, I was determined we would eat well. The list of what she could eat was so limited, it was real challenge but I have to say we ended up with some really good recipes and these are one of them. With Christmas coming, I want some gluten/sugar/dairy/egg free treats to have on-hand and these will do the trick.

There are several raw sesame truffle recipes out there but mine is a little different because I added a pinch of cinnamon, ginger and some vanilla beans. I found without these the truffles were a bit flat. Now you do not want to taste the spices too much, you want the sesame and cashews to sing. The spice should be more of a back note but add a pinch, taste and adjust to your liking. Also these have a fair amount of salt but I think it is important to the taste. I think these would keep in the fridge for a good two weeks, if well wrapped but enjoy at room temp!!

 

Raw Sesame Truffles

These are a revision of Elana’s Pantry truffles

 

½ cup cashews

¼ cup tahini (if you have raw, that would be great)

1/3 cup mild honey

1 vanilla bean, scrapped and use the soft beans inside (you can use vanilla extract but it will  not be quite as yummy)

1 pinch of cinnamon

1 pinch of ground, dried ginger

1 tsp. salt

Sesame seeds

 

1. In a food processor, process cashews until you get a course, sandy texture.

2. Add the remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds. Process until all comes together. Taste and adjust to suite your liking. I like it a bit salty, sweet. You really do not want to taste the cinnamon and ginger. It is just a back (subtle) note, to up the flavor. Process again for a few seconds.

3. Refrigerate mixture, 2 hours.

4. Roll mixture into little balls and roll the balls in sesame seeds and enjoy!!

Will keep two weeks in fridge, if well wrapped.

Comments

[Tierney Barden]

I'm excited to try your Raw Sesame Truffles! Thanks Clarice!

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I love sesame seeds and hubby likes cashews so I think the two will make the perfect holiday treat for us. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Jody

[Theresa]

Oh yum! Thank you, Clarice! Both me and the hubby are big fans of sesame! We'll give it a try! xoxo

[Theresa]

Oh yum! I love sesame! These look so good - I will definitely try them. My hubby is a big fan of sesame, as well. Thank you, Clarice! :) xoxo

[Manuela@A Cultivated Nest]

Catching up with you today - those look good!

Manuela

[Emily Fay]

Oh yum! They sound delightful - I am going to try these :)

[heather]

What a yummy treat and such a beautiful display! You make such a lovely world in your Storybook Woods :)