Posted Nov 18, 2016, Updated Jul 13, 2024 Yes, dessert sushi is a thing! And yes, I made it out of rice crispy treats. It’s amazing, and you’re going to want to make it ASAP! I mean, really, this dessert sushi is a rice krispie roll cake that looks remarkably similar to sushi…but it’s delicious and fun and perfect to snack on while binge watching your favorite show on Netflix! It’s also gluten-free and vegan-friendly! I’m going to walk you through this dessert sushi recipe step-by-step. Because the instructions seem long and daunting but it’s really super simple to make!
Dessert Sushi: Ingredients & Substitutions
Marshmallows.Mini marshmallows work the best when making rice crispy treats because they melt faster. Or, use homemade marshmallows. Salted Butter. unsalted butter is a good substitute. Fillings. choose your favorite candies or make the peanut butter “logs” described in the recipe. Spreads like Nutella, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter, etc. are also great choices.
How to Make Dessert Sushi
Let’s walk through this recipe together. The first step is preparing you baking pan and fillings. Then, make the rice crispy “wrapper” Begin by melting the butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring often until the mixture is smooth and the marshmallows are melted. Then, remove the pan from the heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Next, add the cereal and stir to combine. Quickly pour the rice crispy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Use a greased spatula or your greased hands to evenly spread out the mixture into a large rectangle.
Assemble
Cut the rice crispy rectangle into 3 or 4 rectangles widthwise. Then, lay out 4 “rows” of fillings onto each rectangle, leaving about 3 inches of space at the end. Use the parchment paper to roll each one into a log, carefully pulling it away as you go. If desired, sprinkle the outside of the dessert sushi with graham cracker crumbs, sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc. Slice into 1” thick pieces and serve. In this blog post I made two different varieties:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Sushi
This variety consists of a rice krispe wrapper stuffed with peanut butter “logs” and chocolate! To make this specific variety you need to prepare your peanut butter “logs” before you make the rice krispe treat wrapper. I make them, roll them, and pop them in the freezer so they don’t melt when added to the slightly warm rice krispes! If you’d like an easier chocolate peanut butter combo simply fill your rice krispe roll cake with your favorite peanut butter cups!
S’mores Dessert Sushi
This one is super simple! It’s just filled with chocolate and marshmallows, then coated with graham cracker crumbs! Really, the sky’s the limit with your fillings! Want fruity? Try some fresh strawberries (or gummy bears)! Like a little sweet and salty? Fill it up with some pretzels and caramel! There is no going wrong with whatever you choose!
Serve
Serve slices of dessert sushi on a platter. If you want to have even more fun, try eating it with chopsticks!
Store
Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap in an airtight contianer at room temperature. If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can see your creations!
