Creative & Cute Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Roll Dessert Recipe
This creative and cute Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Roll is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining a soft sponge cake rolled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream filling, fresh diced strawberries, and strawberry preserves. Finished with a white chocolate drizzle and optional garnishes, this dessert is perfect for parties or a fun family treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using store-bought cake) or 20 minutes (if baking sponge cake)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sponge Cake
- 1 sponge cake sheet (approx. 10×15 inches, homemade or store-bought)
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 sheet flat on a piece of parchment paper or a silicone rolling mat to prepare for filling.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream to combine without deflating.
- Assemble the roll: Spread the strawberry preserves evenly over the surface of the sponge cake. Then, evenly spread the cream cheese mixture on top, followed by a generous sprinkling of diced fresh strawberries.
- Roll the cake: Starting from one short end, carefully use the parchment paper to help roll the cake into a tight log. Be gentle to avoid cracking. Once rolled, wrap the cake tightly in parchment or plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes to set.
- Slice and serve: Remove the roll from the fridge and unwrap. Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 1-inch pieces. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and drizzle with white chocolate. Garnish with extra whipped cream and fresh mint leaves if desired before serving.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the sponge cake is completely cooled before assembling to prevent the filling from melting.
- You can substitute the strawberry preserves with other berry jams or fruit spreads for a different flavor profile.
- To make homemade sponge cake, use your favorite recipe or a simple genoise cake recipe for a light, airy texture.
- The cream cheese mixture should be smooth and fluffy; avoid overmixing after folding in whipped cream to maintain lightness.
- Chilling the rolled cake is important to help it hold shape when sliced.
- Use a serrated knife to slice cleanly without squashing the roll.
Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, dessert roll, sponge cake roll, cream cheese filling, strawberry dessert, no-bake dessert
