Miso Caramel Brownies
Introduction
These miso caramel brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with deep umami flavor thanks to the addition of white miso paste. The miso caramel swirled throughout adds a savory-sweet layer that elevates the classic brownie into something truly special. If you’ve never tried miso in dessert before, this is the perfect gateway.
Ingredients
For the brownies:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
8 oz dark chocolate (60–70%), chopped
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the miso caramel:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoon white miso paste
Instructions
1. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until well combined and slightly pale. Stir in vanilla extract.
3. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs and sugar, whisking continuously until smooth.
4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold until just combined. Set aside.
3. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the eggs and sugar, whisking continuously until smooth.
4. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold until just combined. Set aside.
5. To make the miso caramel, heat the sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden amber in color.
6. Remove from heat, carefully whisk in heavy cream (it will bubble), then add butter and miso paste. Whisk until smooth.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
8. Pour half the brownie batter into the pan. Drizzle half of the miso caramel over the batter. Repeat with the rest of the brownie batter and top with the remaining caramel. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the caramel.
6. Remove from heat, carefully whisk in heavy cream (it will bubble), then add butter and miso paste. Whisk until smooth.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
8. Pour half the brownie batter into the pan. Drizzle half of the miso caramel over the batter. Repeat with the rest of the brownie batter and top with the remaining caramel. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the caramel.
9. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
10. Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Conclusion
These miso caramel brownies are everything you want in a dessert—fudgy, rich, slightly salty, and undeniably indulgent. They’re perfect for sharing (or not), and guaranteed to impress anyone who tries them.