Fancy a sweet treat that isn’t too sweet, sounds not possible, but hold your horses, cause I’ve got a recipe for you! Miso and Black Sesame Rice Krispie Bars. With nutty, salty, rich notes from the white miso and earthy black sesame to offset the super sweetness of the marshmallows. They’re a grown-up take on the nostalgic treat we all know and love, with a depth of flavour that’ll have you reaching for seconds (or thirds—no judgment here).
The miso adds this subtle, salty depth that enhances the sweetness without overpowering it, while the black sesame brings a nutty, slightly smoky vibe that makes everything feel a little more… sophisticated. Think of it as your favourite childhood treat that went on a culinary gap year.
The best part? These bars are ridiculously easy to whip up. No baking, minimal mess, and major flavour payoff. They’re perfect for a dinner party dessert, a midday snack, or just a little something special to keep stashed in the kitchen for whenever you need a pick-me-up. Trust me, once you try these, you’ll never look at the humble Rice Krispie bar the same way again.
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Miso and Black Sesame Rice Krispie Bars Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16 1x
Description
Makes 16 Squares
Ingredients
- 150g Rice Krispies Cereal
- 55g Unsalted Butter
- 4tbsp White Miso
- 285g Marshmallows
- 2tbsp Black Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Line a 9×9″ square tin with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, pour out the Rice Krispies and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, over a low heat, melt the butter with the white miso until the butter starts brown and go smell nutty. Stir in the marshmallows and heat until melted.
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Pour the miso marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispie cereal and stir to coat.
- Spoon rice krispie treats into the prepared 9×9 baking dish and press down with a spatula so the rice krispie treats are distributed evenly.
- Leave to set and cool before cutting into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
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