Creative & Cute Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Roll Dessert Recipe
This adorable Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Roll Dessert combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in a fun and creative sushi roll format. A soft sponge cake sheet is spread with strawberry preserves and a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream filling, then rolled tightly with fresh strawberries inside. Chilled and sliced into bite-sized rounds, these sushi-inspired treats are perfect for parties or a delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sponge Cake Roll
- 1 sponge cake sheet (approx. 10×15 inches, homemade or store-bought)
For the Cream Cheese 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
For the Strawberry Layer
- 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: Ensure the sponge cake sheet is fully cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting or sliding.
- Lay cake flat: Place the cooled sponge cake sheet flat on a piece of parchment paper or a clean rolling mat for easy rolling later.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light and fluffy filling.
- Spread the preserves: Evenly spread the strawberry preserves over the sponge cake surface, providing a delicious fruity base layer.
- Add cream cheese filling: Layer the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture over the preserves, spreading evenly to cover the entire cake.
- Sprinkle strawberries: Distribute the diced fresh strawberries evenly on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Roll the cake: Starting from one short end, carefully roll the cake into a tight log using the parchment paper or rolling mat to assist. Be gentle to avoid cracking the cake.
- Chill: Place the rolled cake in the refrigerator for 20–30 minutes to firm up and help maintain its shape.
- Slice and serve: Use a sharp knife to cut the chilled roll into 1-inch thick pieces. Arrange the pieces on a serving platter.
- Garnish: Drizzle with white chocolate if desired, add extra whipped cream, and garnish with mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- For best results, chill the sponge cake prior to assembling to prevent cracking while rolling.
- Use a serrated knife for clean, neat slices.
- You can substitute homemade whipped cream for store-bought to control sweetness and texture.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free sponge cake sheet.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese and whipped cream, are cold for best assembly.
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, strawberry sushi roll, dessert sushi, cream cheese dessert, no-bake dessert, fun fruit dessert, party dessert
