Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Delights

Imagine if sushi and strawberry shortcake had a sweet little baby — that’s Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Delights for you! It’s a playful, dessert twist on the classic sushi roll, with flavors that will surprise and delight your taste buds. We’re talking sweet strawberries, cake crumbs, and a creamy filling all wrapped up like your favorite sushi roll. If you’re in need of a unique addition to your recipe rotation that will wow friends and family, this is it.

One sunny afternoon, my husband, who seldom ventures into the world of strawberries unless they’re on top of a cheesecake, found himself snacking blissfully on these sushi delights. It’s now a frequently requested treat for our family picnics. The first time I made it was for a little get-together, and let’s just say, it has since become our go-to dish when we want to impress without the fuss. There was this one time when the kids tried to make their own. Let’s just say the kitchen looked like a candy store had exploded, but they had a blast — and so will you!

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Delights

– It’s like sushi and dessert had a wild night and made something wonderful.
– Perfect for tricking your brain into thinking it’s healthy because, hey, strawberries!
– Easy to make but hard to forget, seriously addictive.
– It’s a visual stunner, just begging for the ‘gram.

How to Make It

Picture this: You’re in the kitchen, and some music’s playing — you know the kind that gets you feeling like a master chef. You lay out your sheet of nori, except this time it’s a lovely thin layer of some sort of flattened cake (yeah, that’s right). Then you attempt, with one eye on the clock because those delicious strawberries are calling your name, to spread a good old dollop of cream cheese filling across said tasty layer. Be generous! The strawberries come next, aligned like little red soldiers. Roll it all up, slice, and boom, you’ve got yourself some sweet sushi delight. I once forgot to add the vanilla extract, and let me tell you, it just wasn’t the same.

Ingredient Notes

– Strawberries: Fresh is best, but in a pinch, thawed frozen ones won’t ruin the party.
– Cake crumbs: Use leftover vanilla cake, because really, who doesn’t need an excuse to have cake around?
– Cream cheese: Let it soften at room temp, unless wrestling with blocks of cream cheese is your thing.
– Vanilla extract: Don’t skip this. Trust me on this one. Once forgot it, and I regretted it.
– Sugar: You can swap regular sugar for honey or maple syrup if the pantry’s looking bare.

Recipe Steps

1. Flatten cake pieces into thin sheets.
2. Spread cream cheese evenly over the cake.
3. Place strawberries in a line at the edge.
4. Roll the cake sheet carefully.
5. Slice the rolls into sushi-sized pieces.
6. Chill before serving to keep them together.

What to Serve It With

Pair these sweet sushi rolls with a dollop of whipped cream on the side, or maybe a luscious strawberry sauce. Sometimes, I serve them with a light mint salad to cut the sweetness—works wonders.

Tips & Mistakes

– Don’t get too excited and overstuff; trust me, they won’t roll!
– Cold strawberries work better for slicing; room temp ones tend to mush.

Storage Tips

Best stored in the fridge, if they even last that long. Tuck them in an airtight container, and they’ll keep for a couple of days. Although, someone in our house seems to relish them for breakfast the next day — any judgment-free zone, right?

Variations and Substitutions

Feel free to swap in raspberries if strawberries aren’t your jam. When out of cream cheese, mascarpone will do in a pinch. Oh, and I’ve tried rolling them up with some crushed nuts for a bit of crunch — not a bad idea at all!

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Strawberry Shortcake Sushi Delights

This innovative dessert combines the classic flavors of strawberry shortcake with the visual appeal of sushi, creating a delightful treat that is both fun and delicious.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 55 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
• ▢ 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoons baking powder
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 0.5 cups unsalted butter cold and cubed
• ▢ 1 cups whole milk
• ▢ 1 cups strawberries sliced
• ▢ 2 cups whipped cream for layering
• ▢ 1 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Stir in the milk until just combined to form a soft dough, being careful not to overmix.
• Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it 5 times. Roll out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut into sushi roll sized rectangles.
• Place the dough rectangles on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Let cool completely.
• Once cool, layer whipped cream and sliced strawberries over each biscuit rectangle then carefully roll to resemble sushi rolls.
• Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately for best freshness.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute milk with almond milk and use coconut whipped cream. You can also add a drizzle of chocolate sauce for extra indulgence.