Description

This Creative & Cute Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Roll is a playful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a soft sponge cake rolled with a luscious cream cheese and whipped cream filling, fresh diced strawberries, and sweet strawberry preserves. Perfect for impressing guests or making a fun, elegant treat at home, this no-bake roll-up dessert combines vibrant flavors and eye-catching presentation, garnished with optional white chocolate drizzle and mint leaves.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Cake and Filling

1 sponge cake sheet (approx. 10×15 inches, homemade or store-bought)
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 for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the cake: Place the cooled sponge cake sheet flat on a piece of parchment paper or a rolling mat to prepare it for spreading the fillings.
Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the whipped cream to create a light, fluffy filling.
Assemble the roll: Evenly spread the strawberry preserves over the surface of the sponge cake. Next, spread the cream cheese and whipped cream mixture over the preserves. Sprinkle the diced fresh strawberries evenly on top.
Roll the cake: Starting from one of the shorter edges of the cake, carefully use the parchment paper to help roll the cake into a tight log shape. Be gentle to avoid cracking the cake. Once rolled, wrap it tightly and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes to set.
Slice and serve: Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled roll into approximately 1-inch thick slices to resemble sushi pieces. Arrange the slices on a platter. Optionally, drizzle with white chocolate, add extra whipped cream, and garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Notes

Use a very sharp knife to slice to prevent crushing the roll.
Chilling the roll before slicing helps maintain its shape and makes cutting easier.
Sponge cake can be homemade or store-bought, choose a light and airy type for best results.
Customize the berries or preserves according to season or preference.
For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and whipped cream with suitable alternatives.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Strawberry shortcake, dessert roll, no-bake dessert, strawberry sushi roll, cream cheese dessert, fun dessert idea, easy party desserts