Ingredients:

Crust:

• 1 cup crushed rice crackers or salted saltines
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp wasabi powder

Cheesecake:

• 2 cups cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup sour cream

Miso Caramel:

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp water
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 tbsp white miso

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix crust ingredients, press into tin.
2. Blend cheesecake filling, pour into crust. Bake 40–50 mins. Chill.
3. Make caramel: melt sugar + water, add cream, stir in miso.
4. Drizzle miso caramel on cooled cheesecake.

✅ Pros:

• Sweet-savory umami bomb
• Unique take on a familiar dessert
• Small servings pack flavor

❌ Cons:

• Not for traditional dessert lovers
• Crust can get soggy if not crisped properly