Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats offer a delightful twist on the classic favorite, with the nutty flavor of black sesame adding a unique and delicious dimension to the gooey marshmallow and crispy rice combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 hour cooling)
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Rice Krispie Treats:
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, toasted and ground
- 1/2 cup black sesame paste (or tahini with ground sesame for texture)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Extra sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in Sesame: Reduce heat to low and stir in the black sesame paste, ground black sesame seeds, and salt until evenly incorporated.
- Add Cereal: Remove from heat and quickly fold in the rice cereal, stirring until well coated.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
- Optional Garnish: Sprinkle additional black sesame seeds on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely at room temperature, about 1 hour. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
