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Miso Caramel Toast with Toasted Seeds

Miso Caramel Toast with Toasted Seeds

A sweet-and-savory toast topped with glossy miso caramel and crunchy toasted seeds. White miso adds gentle umami that balances brown sugar and butter, creating a rich yet restrained spread. Crisp bread, silky sauce, and nutty seeds make this an indulgent breakfast or brunch toast that stays balanced, not heavy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 2 Slices
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine: fusion, Japanese-inspired, Modern
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 thick slices bread milk bread, brioche, or sourdough
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream or whole milk for lighter sauce
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 –1½ tsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp mixed seeds sesame, sunflower, pepitas, sliced almonds
  • Flaky sea salt to finish
  • Optional: 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Toast seeds in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden and nutty; remove immediately and set aside.
  2. Warm cream in a small saucepan over low heat until steaming, not boiling.
  3. Whisk in brown sugar until dissolved, then add white miso and whisk smooth.
  4. Add butter in pieces and whisk gently until the sauce turns glossy; remove from heat.
  5. Toast bread slices until crisp at the edges and warm through the center.
  6. Spread or drizzle warm miso caramel over hot toast.
  7. Sprinkle toasted seeds evenly on top and finish with flaky sea salt.
  8. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the sauce is warm.

Notes

Use white miso only; darker miso can overpower sweetness and dull the caramel color. Remove sauce from heat early—it continues to darken off the stove. If sauce splits, whisk in a splash of warm cream or water to re-emulsify. For extra richness, use brioche; for structure, choose thick-cut sourdough. Seeds should be added just before serving to preserve crunch.