Rice Krispy Sushi

Everyone always uses the cliche "It's such a small world" but every once in a while that phrase rings true. You see, through food blogging I've made wonderful friends. Most of which I have never even met. However, we follow each other's stories through food and fun, getting to know each other one update at a time. I did get to meet one blogging buddy recently and it proved to me just what a small world it really is.

Kerstin used to live in Chicago but she now lives in Boston. I stumbled upon her blog one day and have been following ever since! Now who would have believed through all of this that we would come to find out that her family lives just minutes from where I do. And she was coming home to visit!

So Kerstin and I decided to get together. We met at Gateway Market and shared great conversation about college, husbands, food, and of course blogging. She is insanely sweet and very intelligent. I had a fabulous time with her that afternoon. Please check out her blog... Cake, Batter, and Bowl! One of the things that drew me to her was her amazing ability to make dessert sushi. Want to see more? Just check out THIS POST where she dedicated a Chicago Cubs Dessert Sushi to me! And you can see her other amazing dessert sushi versions in that post too. How cool is that?!

Well it just so happens that Kerstin turned the big 3-0 today! Happy birthday, girl! So in her honor, I made a little something that I thought she might get a kick out of. Here's to you, Kerstin!

(this recipe makes two rolls, or about 12 pieces)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups miniature marshmallows
• 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• gummy worms
• Fruit Roll-Ups - I wanted all green, but they were out. I settled for rainbow!

Directions:

• Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with waxed paper and spraying the paper with nonstick cooking spray.
• Place 2 tablespoons of butter in a large microwave-safe bowl, and microwave until melted, about 45 seconds.
• Add 2 cups of miniature marshmallows to the bowl, and microwave until the marshmallows are completely melted, about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir the mixture until it is completely smooth.
• Add 3 cups of rice cereal and stir until completely coated. Immediately pour mixture out onto the prepared baking sheet. Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray, and begin to press the candy into the sheet in a thin layer. Begin working from the edge of the shorter side of the sheet. The mixture will only cover approximately half of the baking sheet.
• With the short side of the baking sheet nearest you, place a pair of gummy worms an inch from the edge. Place another pair directly below, and repeat until you have a line of worms stretching across the baking sheet.
• Using the waxed paper to help you, roll the cereal mixture around the gummy worms (similar to how you would use a bamboo mat for real sushi), pressing firmly to make a tight roll. Take a large sharp knife and cut the log away from the rest of the mixture. Place it off to the side, and repeat the worms/rolling/cutting procedure for the remainder of the cereal.
• Slice the logs into 1-inch rounds. Wrap each round in a strip of Fruit Roll-Ups.

From The Rookie Chef to the Queen of Dessert Sushi... Happy birthday and enjoy your day!

Source: About.com