Description
This Creative & Cute Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Roll Dessert is a delightful twist on the classic strawberry shortcake, transformed into sushi roll form. Featuring a soft sponge cake rolled with a creamy cream cheese filling, fresh strawberries, and a layer of strawberry preserves, it’s an irresistibly adorable and delicious dessert perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake Roll
- 1 sponge cake sheet (approx. 10×15 inches, homemade or store-bought)
For the Filling
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) strawberry preserves or jam
Optional Garnishes
- White chocolate drizzle
- Extra whipped cream
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Lay the cooled sponge cake flat on a piece of parchment paper or a rolling mat to prepare it for rolling.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light, fluffy filling.
- Assemble the roll: Spread the strawberry preserves evenly over the surface of the sponge cake. Next, spread the cream cheese mixture over the preserves layer. Sprinkle the diced fresh strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese filling.
- Roll the cake: Starting from one of the short ends, carefully use the parchment to help roll the cake into a tight log shape without squeezing out the filling. Once rolled, wrap it tightly in parchment and chill in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to set.
- Slice and serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled roll into 1-inch pieces. Arrange the slices on a serving platter. Drizzle with white chocolate, add extra whipped cream, and garnish with mint leaves as desired for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the sponge cake is fully cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- Use a serrated knife for clean slices without squishing the roll.
- Chilling helps the roll hold its shape and makes slicing easier.
- Feel free to substitute strawberries with other fresh fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
- This dessert can be made a few hours in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked cake sheet)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, assembled and rolled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1 inch thick)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: strawberry shortcake sushi roll, strawberry dessert, cream cheese roll, no-bake dessert, cute dessert, party dessert, fresh strawberry roll
