10-Minute Black Sesame Rice Krispie Treats
This is an Asian twist on a classic childhood treat that comes together in just 10 minutes. Made with homemade black sesame paste, these black sesame rice krispie treats are the perfect balance of sweet and bitter flavors.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 9 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ¼ cup black sesame seeds (powdered)
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 bag marshmallows (10 oz)
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Instructions
- 1
Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
First make the black sesame paste. Toast the black sesame seeds for 10-20 seconds until you can smell a toasted aroma coming from the seeds. Use a spice grinder or food processor to break down the sesame seeds into powder. Mix the black sesame powder with honey. Set aside.
- 3
Melt butter over medium heat. Add in the black sesame paste and marshmallows. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
- 4
Pour the black sesame marshmallow mixture into a large mixing bowl with the Rice Krispie cereal. Mix until the cereal is well coated.
- 5
Put the rice krispie treats into the 9x9 baking dish and press down with a spatula so the rice krispie treats are distributed evenly. Set aside and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.