Pumpkin Maple Sushi Rolls
A playful fusion of fall flavors and sushi artistry — sweet roasted pumpkin meets silky maple cream cheese, all wrapped in tender sushi rice and finished with a crunchy sprinkle of toasted pepitas. It’s unexpected, seasonal, and perfect for a festive appetizer platter that sparks conversation.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 rolls 1x
Ingredients
1 cup sushi rice
1¼ cups water
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
½ tsp salt
1 cup roasted pumpkin cubes (cooled)
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp maple syrup
4 nori sheets
¼ cup toasted pepitas
Instructions
Rinse rice until water runs clear; cook with water according to package instructions. Cool slightly, then stir in vinegar, sugar, and salt.
Mash roasted pumpkin slightly. In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with maple syrup.
Lay nori on a bamboo sushi mat, shiny side down. Spread rice evenly, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
Arrange pumpkin and maple cream cheese in a line across the center.
Roll tightly using the mat; seal with a little water.
Slice into 8 pieces; sprinkle with toasted pepitas before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/pumpkin-maple-sushi-rolls/