Cream Cheese and Crab Sushi Rolls

Indulge in the creamy, savory, and refreshing flavors of homemade Cream Cheese and Crab Sushi Rolls, a delightful twist on classic sushi that’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned sushi aficionados. Featuring fluffy sushi rice seasoned with a tangy blend of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, these rolls are packed with silky cream cheese, succulent imitation crab sticks, crisp cucumber, and buttery avocado, all wrapped in a sheet of umami-rich nori. This easy sushi recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with simple ingredients and step-by-step directions, making it a fun and satisfying cooking project. Pair these delectable rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and a touch of wasabi for a customizable dining experience that’s ideal for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or light meal. From sushi night at home to impressing guests, these sushi rolls are sure to become a go-to favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sushi rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Sugar
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 5 sheets Nori seaweed sheets
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 8 sticks Imitation crab sticks
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Avocado
• 0 to taste Soy sauce
• 0 optional Pickled ginger
• 0 optional Wasabi

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Step 2

Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker or a medium-sized pot. Cook according to the rice cooker instructions, or bring the pot to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low, cooking for 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Gently fold this mixture into the cooked rice while it’s still warm, then set aside to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Slice the cucumber and avocado into thin, matchstick-like pieces. Cut the cream cheese into thin strips that are easy to roll.

Step 5

Lay a bamboo sushi mat on a clean surface and place a sheet of plastic wrap over it. Lay one sheet of nori on top, shiny side down.

Step 6

Spread an even layer of cooled sushi rice over the nori using wet hands or a rice paddle to prevent sticking. Leave a 1-inch border on one side of the nori for sealing the roll.

Step 7

Line the edge of the rice-covered nori (opposite the sealing edge) with a row of cream cheese, imitation crab sticks, cucumber strips, and avocado slices.

Step 8

Using the bamboo mat to guide you, roll the nori tightly from the filling side toward the sealing edge. Press gently to seal the roll.

Step 9

Use a sharp knife to cut the roll into 6-8 equal pieces. Clean the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to keep the edges clean.

Step 10

Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and fillings.

Step 11

Serve the sushi rolls with soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1638.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1637.6

Total Fat 72.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 159.3mg	0%
Sodium 4649.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 209.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 40.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 269.7mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1681.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 50.9%