Description
Rich, chewy No-Bake Chocolate Sesame Squares made with toasted sesame seeds, glossy chocolate, and a quick press-and-chill method. Family-friendly, pantry-based, and perfect for hot days when you want a bold chocolate treat without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
120 g (1 cup) sesame seeds, white or mixed
170 g (1 cup) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips, or chopped chocolate
30 g (2 tbsp) coconut oil, refined or unrefined
120 g (1/2 cup) tahini (or almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter)
80 ml (1/3 cup) honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract (optional)
1/4 tsp fine salt
Optional topping: 1 tbsp sesame seeds or flaky salt
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
2. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
3. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl using a double boiler, or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
4. Whisk in the tahini (or nut butter), honey or maple syrup, vanilla (if using), and salt until glossy and fully combined.
5. Fold in the toasted sesame seeds until every seed is well coated and the mixture looks evenly speckled.
6. Scrape into the prepared pan and press very firmly into an even layer using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.
7. Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds or flaky salt if desired, then refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
8. Lift out using parchment, slice into 16 squares, and serve chilled or slightly softened at room temperature.
Notes
For the cleanest slices, chill fully, then cut with a warm, dry knife (run under hot water and wipe between cuts).
To prevent bitterness, do not walk away while toasting sesame seeds. Stir constantly and remove as soon as they turn lightly golden.
Nut-free option: use tahini or sunflower seed butter.
Dairy-free option: use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 7 days. Freeze up to 2 months and thaw in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg