Candy Sushi, or Peepshi as my family calls it, is a long-standing tradition in our household. It is the first thing that comes to mind when preparing baked goods for any occasion. My family and I typically make 40 to 50 pieces, and they are often gone within two to three days. I have brought them to school for birthday parties and other events; everyone loves them. They are a simple, quick, delicious, sweet treat worth making at least once. Most importantly, they look classy.
Ingredients:
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 10 oz bag of mini marshmallows (they melt quicker; you can also use larger marshmallows)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ⅓ of a Peep for each Peepshi
- 1 Swedish Fish or Trolli octopus per Peepshi
- 1 Airhead Extreme Strip per Peepshi or approx. ¼ Fruit by the Foot per Peepshi (enough to wrap around as if it were seaweed around each candy roll)
Instructions:
- Get a large wok or a deep frying pan, and melt a stick of butter in the pan.
- Once the butter is melted, add the entire bag of marshmallows, stir until melted, then immediately turn the stove off.
- Add six cups of Rice Krispies and stir until all Rice Krispies are coated with the butter and marshmallow mix.
- Line a pan with parchment paper and spray with butter-flavored cooking spray.
- Scoop marshmallow Rice Krispie mixture onto a parchment-covered pan and flatten out to desired thickness.
- Once cool (roughly 20-25 minutes), slice the Rice Krispie mixture into small rectangular pieces.
- Use a slightly oiled sharp knife to slice Peeps into thirds horizontally.
- Place one slice of a peep onto each Rice Krispie treat and then one Swedish Fish or Trolli Octopus above.
- Then, wrap an Air Head Extreme or Fruit by the Foot around it as if it were a slice of seaweed.
- Lastly, enjoy!