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colorful platter of candy sushi rolls

Candy Sushi Rolls Recipe

These candy sushi rolls are a playful twist on dessert, made with Rice Krispie treats, fruit roll-ups, and gummy candies. They look like sushi but taste sweet, chewy, and fun—perfect for kids, parties, or anytime you want something colorful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fun Kids Dessert, Fusion
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal or any puffed rice cereal
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 5 –6 Fruit Roll-Ups or fruit leather sheets
  • Assorted gummy candies worms, Swedish Fish, gummy bears, strips, etc.
  • Licorice ropes optional, for tying rolls

Method
 

Make the Rice Krispie Base
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
  2. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in Rice Krispies until coated.
  4. Spread the mixture onto a greased baking sheet. Flatten gently with a spatula (don’t press too hard).
Cut the Base
  1. Once slightly cooled, slice the Rice Krispie sheet into rectangles (for rolls) and squares (for nigiri).
Roll the Sushi
  1. Lay one Fruit Roll-Up flat on a surface (like nori).
  2. Place a strip of Rice Krispie mixture on top.
  3. Add gummies down the center.
  4. Roll it up tightly and slice into bite-sized sushi pieces.
Make Nigiri-Style Candy Sushi
  1. Shape small Rice Krispie rectangles.
  2. Place a gummy fish (like Swedish Fish) on top.
  3. Wrap with a thin strip of Fruit Roll-Up or licorice to hold it together.
Serve & Enjoy
  1. Arrange your rolls on a sushi platter or cutting board. Get creative with the candy fillings and make each roll different.

Notes

  • Use cooking spray or butter on your hands and knife so the marshmallow base doesn’t stick.
  • Don’t refrigerate them—cold air makes Rice Krispies hard. Room temp storage in a container works best.
  • If you’re making these for kids, set up a “sushi station” so they can roll their own—it’s a fun activity and doubles as dessert.