Description
Furikake Crixpix Mix is a delightful sweet and savory snack featuring crispy Crispix cereal coated in a buttery, soy-flavored syrup and topped with savory furikake seasoning. This crunchy treat is perfect for sharing or serving as a unique party snack with an exciting Japanese twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Dry Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 9½ cups Crispix cereal (about one 13½ ounce box)
- ½ cup furikake (seaweed type, not fish based)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish well with butter or use cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Syrup Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, vegetable oil, corn syrup, granulated sugar, and soy sauce. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and the sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat once ready.
- Combine Cereal and Syrup: Pour the Crispix cereal into the greased baking dish, spreading it to form an even layer. Slowly drizzle the warm syrup mixture over the cereal, ensuring thorough coating. Gradually sprinkle the furikake seasoning over the cereal to prevent clumping, stirring gently to avoid crushing the cereal pieces.
- Bake the Mixture: Place the baking dish on the center rack of the oven. Bake for 1 hour, stirring gently every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and to help cereal flakes cluster together as the syrup thickens.
- Cool and Serve: Once done, spread the cereal mix evenly over a parchment paper-lined sheet tray to cool for about 10 minutes. Serve immediately in a large bowl or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Using the seaweed-based furikake is essential to keep the snack free of fish flavors, ensuring a balanced umami taste.
- Stir gently to maintain the crispness of the cereal; crushing will reduce the crunch factor.
- This snack keeps well in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Adjust the soy sauce amount to taste if you prefer more or less saltiness.
- For an alternative flavor, you can experiment with different types of furikake seasoning, but avoid fish-based varieties if you want to maintain the original flavor profile.
