Skip to main content
Epicurious
Cookbooks

Salted Tahini-Chocolate Babka Buns

By Eden Grinshpan

4.7

(3)

Salted tahinichocolate babka buns in a pan.
Photo by Aubrie Pick

Babka is a traditional Jewish dessert that’s a buttery yeasted loaf swirled with gooey chocolate or cinnamon layers. I made it my mission to come up with a version that was (a) home cook friendly and (b) a mash-up with the brunch-must-have, cinnamon buns. I worked some citrus zest into the dough itself, which lightens the flavor, and the drizzle of tahini over the chocolate filling keeps things from getting crazy sweet, but don’t worry—I added a salted sugar glaze to give it that extra somethin’ somethin’. I mean—come on! 

This recipe was excerpted from ‘Eating Out Loud' by Eden Grinshpan. Buy the full book on Amazon.

What you’ll need

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

Read More
Speedy Chicken Stroganoff
This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.
The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need
Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.
Classic French Vinaigrette
Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.
29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More
Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.
Caramelized Onion Pasta
Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.
23 Easy Pie Recipes for Low-Effort, High-Reward Desserts
There’s a reason they say, “easy as pie,” you know?
Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter
This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.
One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans
This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.