Description
This recipe upgrades classic rice crispy treats with a salted white miso caramel swirl, resulting in soft, chewy squares with a rich and complex flavor profile. The quick preparation creates a sophisticated, balanced treat in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 85 g unsalted butter, divided (for treats and caramel)
- 280 g miniature marshmallows
- 150 g crisp rice cereal
- 20 g white miso paste
- 50 g light brown sugar, packed
- 60 ml heavy cream
- 5 ml vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 2 g flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Lightly grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Melt Marshmallow Base: In a large pot, melt 57 g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until completely smooth, then remove from heat immediately.
- Combine Cereal: Gently fold the crisp rice cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture using a buttered spatula, being careful not to crush the cereal.
- Layer Base: Press half of the cereal mixture lightly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan; avoid compacting it too tightly.
- Make Miso Caramel: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 28 g (2 tbsp) butter. Add white miso paste and light brown sugar, stirring until combined. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Layer Second Half: Drizzle half of the miso caramel over the base layer. Add remaining cereal mixture on top, distributing it evenly over the caramel layer.
- Swirl and Set: Pour the remaining miso caramel sauce over the top layer of rice cereal. Use a skewer or knife tip to gently swirl the caramel into the top layer to create distinct ribbons. Let the treats set at room temperature for 1 hour or chill for 30 minutes.
- Cut and Garnish: Lift the treats from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 9 or 16 squares with a buttered knife and sprinkle generously with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
Avoid overheating the marshmallows to ensure the treats remain soft and chewy. Do not press the cereal mixture too tightly into the pan. Use white miso for its mild, complementary flavor profile, which balances the sweetness of the caramel. For clean cuts, use a buttered knife.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg