Description
Indulge in a unique twist on traditional sushi with this delightful Strawberry Shortcake Sushi recipe. Sweet sushi rice, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries come together to create a whimsical dessert that is as fun to make as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
Sushi Rice:
- 1 cup short-grain sushi rice
- 1¼ cups water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- ½ cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
- 1 sheet plastic wrap (for rolling)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Additional sliced strawberries (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and Cook Rice: Rinse sushi rice and cook with water until tender.
- Season Rice: Stir in sugar, salt, and vanilla extract; let cool.
- Prepare Filling: Spread rice on plastic wrap, top with cream and strawberries.
- Roll Sushi: Roll up the rice tightly, chill, then slice into pieces.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with strawberries.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut whipped cream.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate or strawberry sauce for extra sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pieces
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
