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Single miso caramel brownie served on plate with sea salt

Miso Caramel Brownies: Rich, Salty-Sweet Bliss in Every Bite


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  • Author: Mark Chen
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes (with cooling)
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These miso caramel brownies are rich, fudgy, and swirled with a sweet-savory caramel that’s perfectly balanced. The white miso brings depth and umami to every bite, transforming a classic chocolate dessert into something unforgettable.


Ingredients

Scale

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 tbsp white miso paste

6 oz 70% dark chocolate, chopped

1/2 cup unsalted butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp salt

Flaky sea salt for topping


Instructions

1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, combine sugar and water. Heat without stirring until amber.

2. Remove from heat, add butter and cream carefully, whisk until smooth.

3. Let cool slightly, then whisk in miso. Set aside.

4. Melt chocolate and butter together over low heat. Cool slightly.

5. Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thick and pale.

6. Fold in flour and salt gently.

7. Pour into parchment-lined 9×13 metal pan. Dollop caramel on top and swirl with a knife.

8. Bake at 325°F for 30–35 minutes. Look for dry edges and glossy cracked top.

9. Cool for 2 hours before cutting.

10. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

Don’t overbake. Center should jiggle slightly.

White miso is best—red miso may overpower.

Store in an airtight container at room temp up to 5 days.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg