Recipes

Developed by Justine Lee, this is the ultimate summer dessert—no ice machine needed! Garnish with sweet and summery elements you want to mellow down with. 

A decadent and fun cream puff made from scratch with classic baking ingredients, our Black Sesame Crunchy Butter, and a gold leaf for added flair. This recipe was written and created by Jane Lee, AKA Cake Barn, a home baker in the Bay Area, CA.

Imagine warm banana bread with a nuttier, earthier twist (literally). This Black Sesame Swirl Banana Bread recipe is easy and delicious -- use some bananas that’ve sat on the counter for one too many days! Pair with coffee for the perfect breakfast or midday treat. 

Looking for a mid-day pick-me-up? This slightly sweet and refreshing Japanese Sando with fresh strawberries and freshly-whipped Black Sesame cream has you covered! If you want to check out the...

Tang Yuan is a sweet rice ball dessert that’s eaten with family to symbolize togetherness on Chinese New Year. Our Black Sesame Crunchy Butter is inspired by the popular sweet, luscious filling that’s traditionally made with black sesame and lard. Since lard is hard to come by, our recipe uses coconut oil and black beans as delicious (and vegan!) alternatives.

Put a delicious, Asian twist on one of your favorite childhood treats: sweet, chewy Rice Krispies treats! Follow this easy and fun recipe to add ghoulish color and nutty flavor using Rooted Fare's Black Sesame Crunchy Butter -- it'll satisfy your inner child and your older & wiser palate. Happy Halloween!

This three-ingredient recipe helps you make a scrumptious, nutty, and cold dessert perfect for summer! All you need is your favorite ice cream, some cookies, our Black Sesame Crunchy Butter, and less than 5 minutes.

Make this delicious and easy (and we mean really easy) black sesame ice cream right at home with our Black Sesame Crunch Butter, created by our immigrant chef partner, Wenling (文玲). No special equipment required!