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Miso Caramel Blondies Recipe

Miso Caramel Blondies

Buttery blondie batter mixed with savory miso paste and swirled with caramel — a trending sweet-savory dessert bar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 270

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment.
  2. Step 2: Whisk melted butter with brown sugar.
  3. Step 3: Beat in egg, vanilla, and miso paste.
  4. Tip: Whisk the miso in thoroughly to avoid clumps.
  5. Step 4: Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Step 5: Layer half the batter, drizzle with half the caramel, and swirl.
  7. Step 6: Add remaining batter and caramel, swirling again.
  8. Step 7: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, until edges are set.
  9. Tip: Pull while the center still looks slightly underdone.
  10. Step 8: Cool, sprinkle with flaky salt, and slice.

Notes

Let the blondies cool completely before slicing for the cleanest cuts.