Umami is considered the fifth taste (the other four are sweet, salty, bitter and sour), and “sweet umami” is an emerging taste combo. Spicy + savory brownies are gaining traction on menus, and this recipe from General Mills Foodservice perfectly captures that.
Yields 30 servings
Ingredients
Prep
- Pillsbury™ Frozen Thaw & Serve Baked Brownie Deluxe Half Sheet (13376) 4 lb 3.00 oz or 1 each
Assembly
- Gold Medal™ Ready-To-Spread Vanilla Crème Icing (11216) 1 lb 4.00 oz or 2 cups
- Soy sauce, low sodium 2 oz or 3 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds, toasted 1.50 oz or 1/3 cup
Directions
Prep
- Invert frozen brownie sheet and remove parchment paper; allow to thaw completely.
Assembly
- Add icing and soy sauce in a mixing bowl; whisk together until smooth.
- Evenly spread over thawed brownie then sprinkle sesame seeds over top.
- Cut into 2x3-inch portions for service.
- Heat icing in 1 cup batches, in microwave-safe container for 30 seconds, then 15 second intervals as needed.
- Add nut topping to separate bowl.
- Place a wooden skewer in center of each brownie piece; dip in melted icing until covered, allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll in nut topping and place on parchment-lined sheet pan to set, refrigerate if needed.
Tip: Elevate the flavor with a candied ginger garnish if desired.
