Description
A creative dessert twist on sushi! These Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Rolls feature soft vanilla cake or rice, sweet cream filling, and fresh strawberries — rolled up and sliced into adorable bite-sized dessert sushi pieces perfect for parties or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked sushi rice (or 1 thin sheet of vanilla sponge cake)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon rice vinegar (if using rice)
- ½ cup whipped cream cheese or mascarpone
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup whipped cream (or Cool Whip)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 6–8 fresh strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- ¼ cup crushed shortbread cookies or graham cracker crumbs
- Strawberry sauce or melted white chocolate, for drizzle
Instructions
- If using rice: Mix warm sushi rice with sugar, vanilla extract, and rice vinegar. Stir gently and let cool to room temperature. If using sponge cake, trim to form a thin, even rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and whipped cream until light and fluffy. Stir in lemon zest if desired.
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on a bamboo sushi mat or clean surface. Spread the sweet rice (or cake layer) evenly into a thin rectangle.
- Spread the cream mixture evenly over the rice or cake, leaving a small border on one side.
- Arrange sliced strawberries in a single line across the center.
- Carefully roll up tightly, using the plastic wrap to help shape the roll. Chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Remove plastic wrap and slice the roll into 1-inch pieces using a sharp knife.
- Sprinkle with crushed shortbread cookies or graham cracker crumbs and drizzle with strawberry sauce or melted white chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Chill before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Use raspberries, mango, or kiwi for a fun fruit variation.
- For extra indulgence, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or dessert platters.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion / Japanese-Inspired