Indulgent Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Recipe
Indulgent Strawberry Shortcake Sushi is a creative and delightful dessert that combines the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake with a fun sushi-inspired presentation. This recipe features a flexible vanilla sponge cake rolled with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and optional strawberry jam, then chilled and sliced into bite-sized pieces. Finished with a drizzle of melted white chocolate, this treat is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a special sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 pieces 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake and Fruit
- 1 piece Vanilla Sponge Cake (Choose a flexible cake for easy rolling)
- 1 cup Fresh Strawberries (Can substitute with raspberries or blueberries)
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream (Replace with coconut whipped cream for vegan option)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (Adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Almond extract is an alternative)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 jar Strawberry Jam (Optional but recommended)
- 1/2 cup Melted White Chocolate (Use dark chocolate for a different flavor)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and ensure your vanilla sponge cake is flexible enough to roll. Slice the fresh strawberries as thin as possible for easy rolling.
- Make Whipped Cream: In a cold bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream together with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a mixer until stiff peaks form. This whipped cream will add the creamy texture to the sushi roll.
- Prepare Sponge Cake: Lay the vanilla sponge cake flat on a piece of parchment paper. Trim the cake into a neat rectangle to facilitate even rolling.
- Layer Jam and Cream: Spread a thin layer of optional strawberry jam evenly over the cake surface. Then, add a generous layer of the whipped cream on top of the jam layer.
- Arrange Strawberries: Place the sliced fresh strawberries lengthwise along one edge of the whipped cream layer. This will be the edge from where you start rolling.
- Roll the Cake: Starting from the side with the strawberries, tightly roll the cake using the parchment paper to guide and support it, keeping it as compact as possible.
- Chill the Roll: Wrap the rolled cake firmly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes to set and make slicing easier.
- Slice: Remove the plastic wrap carefully and using a sharp knife, slice the roll into 1-inch pieces to resemble sushi bites.
- Optional Finishing: Drizzle the sliced pieces with melted white chocolate for extra sweetness and a decorative touch before serving.
Notes
- Use a flexible, fresh sponge cake to avoid cracking during rolling.
- Adjust powdered sugar in whipped cream according to desired sweetness.
- Strawberry jam is optional but enhances flavor and moisture.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut whipped cream and use vegan white chocolate.
- Chilling the roll ensures clean, even slices without squishing.
- Slicing with a sharp serrated knife gives the best results.
- Try substituting berries for variety and personal taste.
Keywords: strawberry shortcake, dessert sushi, no-bake dessert, rolled cake, whipped cream dessert, berry dessert
