Miso Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
These Miso Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats are a far cry from the sickly sweet, sticky Rice Krispie Treats of your childhood. Caramelly, nutty from the brown butter, and with just the right hit of flaky sea salt – try not to get addicted to these!
Today, I give you the best rice crispy treats ever! No, really, I mean it! If you’re familiar with Rice Krispie Treats, you know that they can be overpoweringly sweet. These treats do not have that problem – think of them as the grown-up adult version; cool, sophisticated and ready to go to a dinner party.
So, what makes them so special?
- We’ve added Miso, which amps up the flavour and umami, perfectly balancing the sweetness of the marshmallows.
- A high marshmallow to rice and butter ratio – these treats are ultra gooey, sticky and have a melt-in-the-mouth soft texture.
- Brown butter is our secret weapon and star ingredient in this dish,
- Smooth and caramelly Caramilk chocolate adds richness and smoothness.
- Finally, flaky sea salt aids in balancing the sweetness, resulting in the perfect combination of flavours for a treat.
If you’re not in the market for large and heavy sweets, these refined treats can also be cut smaller and served alongside coffee when entertaining. We’re taking these treats out of the realm of kids parties, and breathing new, delicious life into them. Who’s ready to get stuck in?
View the cook-along video here, and if you try this recipe, let us know how it goes! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag your photo #theculinarycartel on Instagram so we can see what you come up with. Happy cooking!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why use miso?
Miso is an ultra-flavourful ingredient packed with umami. The miso will strongly complement the nutty, toasty, caramelly notes of the chocolate.
Why brown butter?
It’s no secret, I love browning butter. Brown butter is better butter. It’s far from a fussy and overly complicated step. Browning butter is a quick step that transforms the butter into a nutty, complex star of any dish.
I can’t find Caramilk, what can I use?
Feel free to substitute in your favourite smooth chocolate, light, dark or anywhere in between!
What is Caramilk?
Caramilk is a delicious, ultra-smooth caramelised white chocolate bar.
Is this vegetarian?
Marshmallows are not usually vegetarian, so make sure to find a gelatine-free vegetarian/vegan marshmallow brand.
Can I make this vegan?
You can indeed! Make sure to use marshmallows that do not contain gelatine or animal products, and use plant-based butter and chocolate in your mixture.
Miso Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 15 Servings
Description
These Miso Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats are a far cry from the sickly sweet, sticky Rice Krispie Treats of your childhood. Caramelly, nutty from the brown butter, and with just the right hit of flaky sea salt – try not to get addicted to these! View the cook-along video here,
Ingredients
Rice Crispy Treats
- 120g butter
- 170g Rice Krispies
- 400g marshmallows
- 30g miso
Topping
- 270g Caramilk Chocolate*
- flaky salt, e.g. Maldon Sea Salt
Instructions
Optional: For depth of flavour
Heat the oven to 200 C. Place the Rice Krispies on a baking tray and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes stirring halfway
Rice Krispie Treats
- Place the butter into a deep non-stick pan, and cook until the butter turns a golden brown. Add the marshmallows and miso and mix to combine. Fold the toasted Rice Krispies through the marshmallow mix.
- Pour the mixture into a medium-sized dish, lined with baking paper and smooth it down with a spatula. Pop the treats in the freezer to set for 5-10 minutes
- Once set, melt the Caramilk in the microwave. Cooking it in 30-second bursts and stirring at intervals until completely melted. Pour the mixture over the miso brown butter Rice Krispie treats, sprinkle with a little Maldon flaked salt allow to set
- Cut into squares 15 squares and serve immediately. The squares will keep for at least a week in an airtight container and in the freezer for 3 months.
Notes
* If Caramilk is not available, sub for dark chocolate.
- Cook Time: 5 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 284.86kcal
- Sugar: 25.6g
- Sodium: 240.99mg
- Fat: 13.08g
- Saturated Fat: 7.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.37g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41.39g
- Fiber: 0.18g
- Protein: 2.69g
- Cholesterol: 20.08mg
