Description
Chewy, nutty, and perfectly sweet, these Black Sesame Rice Krispies bars combine crispy rice cereal with toasted black sesame seeds and gooey marshmallows for a modern twist on a nostalgic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal (about 180 grams)
- 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds, lightly toasted
- 10 ounces (280 grams) mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Place the crispy rice cereal and toasted black sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter completely.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth. Stir in the fine sea salt.
- Remove from heat and immediately pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and sesame mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly into all corners using a lightly greased spatula.
- Let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 squares before serving.
Notes
- Lightly toast the black sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant for deeper flavor.
- Keep the heat low when melting marshmallows to prevent hard bars.
- Grease your spatula or hands lightly to prevent sticking while pressing the mixture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: black sesame rice krispies, sesame cereal bars, no bake dessert, marshmallow cereal squares, nutty rice krispies bars