Description
This recipe elevates classic Rice Krispie treats by adding brown butter for a nutty flavor base and a miso caramel swirl for savory-sweet complexity and umami.
Ingredients
- 45g (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- 280g (5 cups) mini marshmallows
- 150g (6 cups) Rice Krispies cereal
- 100g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 60ml (1/4 cup) heavy cream
- 15g (1 tablespoon) white miso paste
- 2.5ml (1/2 teaspoon) vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Brown Butter: Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat, cooking until it turns amber and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add mini marshmallows to the brown butter and stir until smooth and completely melted. Remove from heat immediately.
- Add Vanilla: Stir the vanilla extract into the marshmallow mixture until combined.
- Make Miso Caramel: In a separate pan, cook sugar and water over medium heat until amber. Remove, then whisk in heavy cream and miso paste until smooth.
- Combine Cereal and Layer: Fold cereal into the marshmallow mixture. Spread 2/3 of the mixture into the prepared pan and drizzle half of the caramel over it.
- Swirl and Press: Spread the remaining cereal mixture on top. Drizzle with the remaining caramel and swirl gently. Press firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely at room temperature for 1-2 hours. Cut into squares and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; avoid refrigeration as it can make treats hard. To get clean cuts, use a sharp knife lightly oiled with neutral cooking spray or butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg