Chocolate Date Bars

Process the dates and walnuts in a food processor until the mixture is smooth, evenly combined, and holds together when pressed.

Transfer the mixture to a work surface and press it together with your hands until it forms a cohesive, pliable mass.

Divide the mixture into two equal portions and shape each one into a long, evenly thick log.

Roll both logs in the sesame seeds, pressing gently until the outsides are evenly coated.

Press along the center of each coated log to create a well-defined channel for the filling.

Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, stirring until completely smooth. Fill the channel in each log with the melted chocolate, then level the surface without letting it spill over the coating.

Drizzle the tahini over the filling in thin, even decorative lines along both logs. Leave the logs undisturbed until the topping is fully set and no longer sticky to the touch.

Once the topping has set, cut the logs into small, evenly sized pieces for clean slices ready to serve.