Ooooh Ashley, Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Dessert Sushi Rolls? Now that is a mouthful of sweetness and creativity! 🍓🍰🍥 Imagine soft cake, rich cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, all rolled up into adorable little dessert “sushi” bites — fancy-looking, no bake, and perfect for parties or just treating yourself.
Here’s a fun, indulgent, and detailed recipe for you:
🍰 Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Dessert Sushi Rolls
Think of this as a no-bake dessert roll with layers of creaminess, fruitiness, and crunch. It looks like sushi, but it’s all dessert. It’s giving cheesecake, it’s giving strawberry shortcake, and it’s giving extra in the best way!
📋 Ingredients
For the Cake “Sushi Roll Base”:
- 1 store-bought pound cake, angel food cake, or sponge cake (or homemade sheet cake)
- OR: Soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed (for super easy shortcut)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream, whipped to soft peaks
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp sugar (optional, if strawberries aren’t sweet)
- Optional: 1–2 tbsp strawberry jam or sauce
For the Coating:
- Crushed golden Oreos or vanilla wafers (shortcake crumble style)
- Optional: Freeze-dried strawberry powder or pink sugar for color
🍓 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently to keep it airy.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes while prepping the rest.