These fun and fruity Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake Dessert Sushi Rolls are a playful mash-up of cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, and sushi! With a creamy cheesecake filling, fresh strawberries, and a soft cake exterior, they’re rolled up and sliced like sushi for a sweet, bite-sized treat that’s perfect for parties, kids, or whenever you want a dessert with a wow factor.
For the Cake Layer:
1 box pound cake or angel food cake (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup milk (to moisten, if needed)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream (cold)
For the Strawberry Layer:
1 cup diced fresh strawberries
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
For Assembly:
1 cup crushed golden Oreos or shortbread cookies (for rolling)
Extra whipped cream or cream cheese frosting (optional)
Melted white chocolate or strawberry glaze (optional for drizzle)
Prepare the Strawberries:
In a bowl, mix diced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice.
Let sit for 10–15 minutes to macerate.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
Assemble the Rolls:
Slice pound cake horizontally into thin, flat sheets. You can use a rolling pin to flatten them gently if needed.
Place the cake sheet on plastic wrap.
Spread a thin, even layer of cheesecake filling over the cake.
Add a line of macerated strawberries across one end.
Roll tightly, using the plastic wrap to help shape it into a sushi-like log.
Wrap completely in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Coat and Slice:
Unwrap the roll, brush lightly with milk or more filling to help toppings stick.
Roll in crushed cookies until fully coated.
Slice into 1-inch pieces to resemble sushi rolls.
Optional: Drizzle with white chocolate or glaze, and top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Pound cake works best for easy rolling, but angel food cake adds a lighter texture.
You can substitute strawberries with raspberries or mixed berries.
Make ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.