# Fusion Dessert Sushi Rolls These Waffle Breakfast Sushi Rolls Don't Need Soy Sauce By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-breakfast-sushi-rolls References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/360746/How-To-Make-Sushi-Rolls-Using-Waffles/) & [taste-for-adventure.tablespoon](http://taste-for-adventure.tablespoon.com/2013/06/13/waffle-breakfast-sushi/) At first, the '[Waffle Breakfast Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-hot-honey-roll)' sound completely out of place, not least because sushi alludes to a sour, vinegary taste, which counteracts the 'Waffle,' and 'Breakfast' -- well, I've never had the chance to enjoy sushi at the crack of dawn. But Dan Whalen, writing in the Taste For Adventure blog, has found a way to fuse the delicious culinary dessert with the preparatory elements of the Japanese staple food. By using "pizzelles" -- a more rigid, sturdier alternative to traditional waffles -- Whalen "overloads" the pizzelle maker so they come out as whole chunks in a rectangular shape. Using strawberries, bananas and pineapples -- although these are just the ingredients used for the particular blog post -- and [whipped cream cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marks-spencer-dessert-sandwich), he then tops then together, rolls them up and cuts them into small, bite-sized pieces. To serve, he puts some [maple syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle) into a soup bowl and eats them with a chopstick. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dessert Sushi Rolls:** The fusion of dessert and sushi creates opportunities for innovation in the food industry. - **Breakfast Sushi:** Creating breakfast-specific sushi rolls opens the door to new flavor combinations and breakfast food innovations. - **Alternative Waffle Recipes:** Using non-traditional waffle recipes, such as pizzelles, offers the chance to create unique and unexpected dishes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The creation of new dessert and breakfast sushi rolls could lead to new menu items at restaurants, cafes, and bakeries. - **Waffle Maker Industry:** The use of pizzelle makers, or similar machines, for creating unique waffle alternatives could open up a new market for kitchen appliances. - **Online Food Blogging Industry:** The development of innovative recipes, like the Waffle Breakfast Sushi Rolls, allows for growth within the online food blogging community. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Onigiri Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onigiri-croissant.md) - [Dessert-Centric Temaki Sushis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ice-cream-temakis.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Convenient Sushi Bakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes.md) - [Cajun-Asian Fusion Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tempura-shrimp-sushi-roll.md) - [Oven-Ready Sushi Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crushi.md) - [Plant-Based Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-sushi-rolls.md) - [Chili Crisp California Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sushi-roll.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-maple-smoked-salmon-roll.md)