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Best Miso Caramel Fudge Brownies with Salted Sesame Swirl

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These brownies combine a fudgy, dense chocolate base with a sweet-savory miso caramel glaze and a crunchy salted sesame swirl, creating a unique and indulgent homemade dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 ½ cups (300g) sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • ¼ cup combined black and white sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden. Stir often to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until combined but not grainy, about 1 minute. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  5. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the warmed heavy cream (it will bubble vigorously). Stir in the butter and miso paste until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly but do not let it harden.
  6. Pour half the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Drizzle half the miso caramel over the batter. Sprinkle half the toasted sesame seeds and a pinch of flaky sea salt. Repeat with the remaining batter, caramel, and sesame seeds. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the caramel and sesame mixture through the brownie batter to create marbled patterns.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before lifting out and slicing.

Notes

[‘Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal.’, ‘Toast sesame seeds fresh to bring out nuttiness and crunch.’, ‘Warm the cream before adding to caramel to prevent seizing.’, ‘Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.’, ‘Swirl caramel and sesame mixture gently to maintain marbled look.’, ‘Check brownies starting at 30 minutes to avoid overbaking.’, ‘Caramel can be made ahead and gently rewarmed before use.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.’, ‘For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan butter.’, ‘Add nuts, spices, or chocolate chunks for variations.’]

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