Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi

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In this easy rice crispy dessert sushi recipe, a delicious rice crispy layer is rolled around your favorite fillings & candies for a fun and whimsical treat!

Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi on a serving platter with two pieces cut out of it

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!

two slices of Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi on a plate

Dessert Sushi: Ingredients &ย Substitutions

overhead photo of the labeled ingredients in this Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi recipe
  • 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.
6 slices of Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi on a serving platter

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.

how to make Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi - rice crispy mixture pressed into a rectangle on a baking sheet

Assemble

Cut the rice crispy rectangle into 3 or 4 rectangles widthwise. Then, lay out 4 โ€œrowsโ€ of fillings onto each rectangle, leaving about 3 inches of space at the end.

how to make Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi - fillings added to the rice crispy sushi before rolling

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 1โ€ thick pieces and serve.

3 Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi rolls on a baking sheet

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!

Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi on a plate with 3 slices cut from the roll

S’moresย 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!

up close photo of a roll of s'mores Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi

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.

overhead photo of a roll of Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi with 3 slices cut out of it on a serving dish

Dessert Sushi Recipe FAQs

What are good dessert sushi fillings?

I suggest using your favorite candy like chopped chocolate, peanut butter cups, candy bars, marshmallows, etc. Or you can make the peanut butter filling written in the recipe card.
Spreads like Nutella, peanut butter, marshmallow fluff, etc. are also great choices.

a roll of Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi with two slices cut out of it

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Rice Crispy Dessert Sushi

Laura
In this easy rice crispy dessert sushi recipe, a delicious rice crispy layer is rolled around your favorite fillings & candies for a fun and whimsical treat!
5 from 3 votes
Course dess
Cuisine American
Servings 3 Sushi Rolls (Feeds 16 people)
Calories 136.8
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Rice Krispe โ€œWrapperโ€

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sushi:

Sโ€™mores Sushi

Instructions 

Make the Peanut Butter Filling:

  • Mix together peanut butter, butter and vanilla.
  • Add graham crackers, powdered sugar and salt and stir until combined.
  • Roll into a log the size and shape of your sushi.
  • Place in freezer while you make the rice krispes.

Make the Rice Krispe Wrapper:

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and lightly grease, set aside.
  • Gather all your sushi filling ingredients and set them near your pan. You will need to work quickly.
  • Measure crispy rice cereal into a bowl.
  • In a medium saucepan melt butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring often until the mixture is smooth and all the marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
  • 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 smaller rectangles widthwise.
  • Put 4 โ€œrowsโ€ of fillings (see photos) 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 your the with graham cracker crumbs, sprinkles, chocolate chips, etc.
  • Slice into 1โ€ thick pieces and serve.

Notes

*Nutritional information calculated for the s’mores sushi variety.
Ingredient Substitutions
  • Marshmallows.Mini marshmallows work the best when making rice crispy treats because they melt faster.
  • 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.
Store
Store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 136.8kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.2g | Protein: 1.4g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 168.7mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 8.7g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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22 Comments

  1. So totally loving this!
    I am sooo excited for the return, I’m not even ashamed to admit it! I binge watched all seven seasons recently too.
    I’ve made a cocktail ready for our watching party, totally need to try some of these for it too!

    1. LOL YES Michelle!! Loved your Roary Cocktail (super super cute)!! My only dilemma is that we will be visiting family until December 2nd. Do I wait to watch it until we get back home and just avoid any and all forms of social media so I do not see any spoilers…or do I disappear for a few hours and watch it at my Dad’s house?! LOL!

  2. Laura, I love this! Such a great idea ๐Ÿ˜€ Thank you so so much for taking part in the roundup <3

    1. Thank you Becca! Seriously you can stuff any delicious sweet treat into this “sushi” and it would taste amazing! The sky’s the limit!

  3. WHOA! This has to be the most genius dessert invention I’ve ever seen!!!!!!! I never ever thought two of my favorite foods, rice crispy treats and sushi, would meet but it’s like a dream come true! You are a genius Laura!

    1. LOL Natalie! Coming from the creative dessert queen herself (sweet potato FROSTING? YUM)! that is truly a great compliment! ๐Ÿ™‚ Have an amazing day sweet friend!

  4. This is such a cool idea!! I would have never thought to make rice krispie treat sushi! Definitely pinning ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. How fun! My youngest would love these as she is my sushi lover. We use to make sandwiches and other things like sushi but never tried a dessert like this.

    1. LOL Chelsey! I think the younger generation (meaning ladies in their early 20s) are pretty much team Jess! While us older ladies (early 30s) are all about Logan! So funny!

  6. 5 stars
    Dessert sushi – GENIUS!!! You know what’s totally funny, my husband watched all 7 seasons with me this year, too! Ha! Bless his heart. And I’m with you on Team Logan for sure.