Everyone loves these sesame dessert recipes (personal experience)
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Sesame seeds are a versatile ingredient that can lend a delightful nutty flavor to desserts. Not only are they tasty, but also packed with nutrients, which is why they make a great addition to your sweet treats. From traditional sweets to modern twists, sesame seeds can be used in various ways to whip up delicious desserts. Here are five sesame dessert recipes you will instantly love.
Brittle
Sesame seed brittle delight
Sesame seed brittle is a crunchy and sweet treat that pairs the nuttiness of sesame seeds with caramelized sugar. For this dessert, you'll require sugar, water, and sesame seeds. Heat the sugar and water until it turns golden brown, then stir in the sesame seeds. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and let it cool before breaking into pieces. This simple yet satisfying snack is perfect for crunch lovers.
Ice cream
Black sesame ice cream magic
Black sesame ice cream is an exotic twist on traditional flavors, with its rich and creamy texture. To prepare this dessert, simply blend black sesame paste with milk, cream, and sugar before churning it in an ice cream maker. The result: smooth ice cream with an earth flavor profile that goes well with other Asian-inspired dishes or as a standalone treat.
Balls
Sweet sesame balls surprise
Sweet sesame balls are also a popular dessert in many Asian cuisines for their chewy texture and sweet filling. These balls are prepared from glutinous rice flour stuffed with red bean paste or any other sweet filling of your choice, before rolling in white sesame seeds and frying until golden brown. The crispy exterior contrasts beautifully with the soft interior for an enjoyable bite every time.
Brownies
Tahini swirl brownies temptation
Tahini swirl brownies are the perfect blend of chocolatey goodness and nutty richness of tahini (sesame seed paste). Whip up your favorite brownie batter, as usual, but add dollops of tahini on top, before baking. Use a knife to create swirls throughout the batter for added visual appeal. This technique also adds to flavor complexity, with both ingredients working together harmoniously.
Cookies
Honey-sesame cookies crunch
Honey-sesame cookies can be sweet and nutty, but the best part is that they are nutty in their dough and not just sprinkled over the top (as some recipes would have you). Just mix butter, honey, and flour, fold through a generous helping of toasted white-black mixed variety, and shape into rounds before baking. You get crisp yet tender cookies different from the usual.