Description
This recipe creates a fun and colorful no-cook dessert by transforming sweet rice, tropical fruits, and cream cheese into a playful sushi-inspired treat, coated in Fruity Pebbles cereal. It’s a delightful and whimsical snack perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (1 cup) Sushi Rice: Use short-grain for stickiness, rinse thoroughly.
- 240 ml (1 cup) Water: For cooking the sushi rice.
- 120 ml (½ cup) Coconut Milk: Adds creaminess and sweetness.
- 30 g (2 Tbsp) Granulated Sugar: Balances acidity and enhances sweetness.
- 15 ml (1 Tbsp) Rice Vinegar: Seasoned for authentic flavor.
- 1 pinch Salt: Enhances flavors.
- 150 g (1 ½ cups) Fruity Pebbles Cereal: For a colorful, crunchy coating.
- 200 g (7 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened: Provides a smooth filling.
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) Honey: Natural sweetener for the filling.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-free Vanilla Extract: Enhances sweetness and flavor.
- 1 medium Mango, cut into thin strips: Adds tropical sweetness.
- 1 medium Kiwi, peeled and cut into thin strips: Adds tanginess.
- 1 small Red Strawberry, sliced thin: For garnish.
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Toasted Coconut Flakes: Adds crunch and coconut flavor.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Black Sesame Seeds: Optional garnish for nutty flavor.
- 2 tsp (10 ml) Edible Flower Petals: For a whimsical touch.
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak Rice: Rinse rice until water runs clear, then soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Cook Sushi Rice: Combine rice and water, boil then simmer covered for 25 minutes.
- Prepare Coconut Mixture: Heat coconut milk, sugar, vinegar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
- Combine Rice & Mixture: Gently fold warm coconut mixture into cooked rice, steam covered for 10 minutes.
- Coat with Pebbles: Spread Fruity Pebbles in a dish.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: Whisk cream cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble Sushi Roll: Spread rice on plastic wrap and parchment paper, leaving a margin.
- Add Filling: Arrange mango, kiwi, and cream cheese filling on the rice.
- Roll the Sushi: Roll tightly using plastic wrap, seal the edge.
- Coat with Pebbles: Roll the log in Fruity Pebbles, pressing gently.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Slice and Serve: Slice into 1-inch rounds with a dampened knife.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Garnish with strawberry, coconut, sesame seeds, and flowers.
Notes
For best results, use short-grain sushi rice and ensure the cream cheese is fully softened. Dampen your knife before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg