We love Candy Sushi! This recipe is such a fun and creative dessert that's perfect for kids, parties, or a unique DIY treat. Made with Rice Krispies treats, gummy candy, and fruit roll-ups, these sweet sushi rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Why This Recipe is the Best
This is the best candy sushi recipe because it's easy, customizable, and turns simple ingredients into a super fun dessert experience. It's perfect for parties, themed platters, or even a DIY candy sushi kit, and kids love helping roll and create their own gummy-filled sushi designs.
For more fun, tasty treats, try our Dirt Cup Recipe, Chocolate Rice Krispies, and Sugar Cookie Truffles.
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Key Ingredients
We can't get over how adorable this candy sushi is, and it's super easy to put together. We love making them with our kids.
- Rice Krispies: Use Rice Krispies cereal. You can use name-brand or store-bought; they both work.
- Fun Shaped Gummy Candy: To have that fun sushi effect, you're going to want to get snake candies for the filling and Swedish fish to top the "shashmi" with.
- Fruit Roll-Up- Skip the seaweed and wrap this fun sugary treat with fruit roll-ups.
How to Make Sushi Candy
Use these step-by-step instructions as a guide to get the best results. You'll love how simple this recipe is!
- Start by making standard Rice Krispies Treats. Be prepared with the type of shape you want to make because you're going to form the cereal mixture while the sushi is still warm.
- Put together the sushi rolls! Make them in rolls on the fruit roll-ups for the traditional or mix it up with a "nigiri" look.
- Cut the rolled-up candy into even rolls.
- Prepare the candy sushi in a fun way to make it look like the real deal!
Helpful Hint: Keep a little butter or cooking spray on your hands when working with the Rice Krispies mixture to prevent sticking and make shaping easier.
Common Mistakes
Adding too much filling can cause the rolls to fall apart or not seal properly. Spreading the Rice Krispies layer too thick can also make rolling difficult, so keep it thin and even.
Top Tip
Don't overfill your rolls-using too much candy can make them hard to roll and slice cleanly. It may take a couple of tries to get the perfect balance, but once you do, they come together easily.
Recipe
Candy Sushi
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoons butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 5 ounces (or 2 ¾ cups mini) marshmallows
- 1 package gummies worms, bears, use your favorite
- 1 package fruit roll ups
- 1 package swedish fish and fruit by the foot optional, for another variety.
Instructions
Make the Rice Krispy Treats
- Melt butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir regularly until melted. Add crispy rice cereal and stir to combine.
Forming the sushi
- Unroll fruit roll ups and leave them on the plastic film they come on. Spread rice krispy treats on top in a thin, even layer (see photos above for a visual). Place 2-3 layers of gummies about ½ inch from the end and roll the whole thing up. When you get to the end, compress the whole roll together tightly. cut into 1 ¼" sections. Serve and enjoy!
- For another option, press the rice krispy treats into an oblong shape. Place a Swedish Fish on top, then wrap the whole thing in a piece of fruit by the foot (see pictures above).
Notes
- This can take a little bit of practice to get the right amount of things inside the roll so that it rolls up nicely. We highly recommend you look at the pictures to get an idea of how much to use.
- Feel free to make these fun and your own. Use sour string inside, orange sprinkles on top for fish eggs, etc.
Nutrition
Storing Candy Sushi
Store candy sushi in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For best texture, enjoy the same day, as the rice krispie treats can harden over time.
Variations and Substitutions
This recipe is perfect for creating a full candy sushi platter, party tray, or even mini versions for party favors.
- Without Rice Krispies-You can make candy sushi without rice krispie treats by using cotton candy, marshmallow-only layers, or even fruit snacks for a softer version.
- Other Candies-Try adding poppin candy for a fun surprise or use sour candy, hard candy pieces, or lollipops for different textures and flavors.
- Halloween Theme-You can also turn it into a themed dessert for holidays like Halloween by using orange, green, or black candy.
What to Serve With Candy Sushi
Serve candy sushi on a fun platter or tray for parties, birthdays, or themed dessert nights. It pairs perfectly with other sweet treats and is great as part of a DIY dessert bar where kids can make their own rolls.
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