Description
Sweet strawberry shortcake cheesecake dessert sushi rolls blend classic dessert flavors into an unexpected culinary adventure. Delicate cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and crumbled shortcake create a playful twist that delights senses and sparks conversation at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredient:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Creamy Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by slicing and combining with sugar and lemon juice, allowing them to release natural juices and develop a sweet, tangy flavor profile for about 10 minutes.
- Create a silky smooth cheesecake filling by whisking cream cheese until creamy, then incorporating sugar and vanilla extract thoroughly, gently folding in whipped cream to achieve a light, airy texture.
- Transform shortbread cookies into a delicate crust by pulverizing them and blending with melted butter, spreading the mixture onto parchment paper and pressing firmly to create a cohesive base.
- Lay out a soft tortilla or delicate crepe as the foundation, spreading the luxurious cheesecake mixture evenly while maintaining a small border around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Carefully distribute macerated strawberries across the cheesecake layer, ensuring even coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle the crumbled shortbread crust over the strawberries, adding a delightful textural contrast to the creamy base.
- Roll the tortilla tightly and precisely from one end, creating a compact cylindrical shape reminiscent of traditional sushi rolls.
- Slice the roll into elegant bite-sized pieces, maintaining clean and uniform cuts.
- Arrange the dessert sushi rolls on a decorative platter, dusting lightly with powdered sugar and optionally garnishing with fresh mint leaves for a touch of elegance and visual appeal.
Notes
- Macerate strawberries at least 10 minutes before assembly to enhance their natural sweetness and create a juicier texture for the rolls.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily across the tortilla or crepe.
- Experiment with alternative cookie crusts like graham crackers or vanilla wafers for different flavor profiles and texture variations.
- Chill the rolls for 15-30 minutes before slicing to help them hold their shape and create cleaner, more precise sushi-style cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg