Ingredients
4 medium flour tortillas (8-inch size) or whole wheat wraps
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened (or Greek yogurt cream cheese)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 lb (450g) fresh strawberries, hulled and bottoms trimmed
— Optional Variations —
Nutella or chocolate hazelnut spread (instead of cream cheese)
Peanut butter or almond butter
Chia seeds, hemp hearts, or shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
1. **Prep Filling:** In a small bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and spreadable. (If using Nutella or nut butter, you can skip this step).
2. **Prep Strawberries:** Wash the strawberries and—this is crucial—pat them *completely* dry with paper towels. Remove the green leafy tops (hull them) and trim the pointy bottom tips so the berries are roughly cylindrical.
3. **Assemble:** Lay a tortilla flat on a clean cutting board. Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture (or Nutella) over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving a small border at the edges.
4. **Line Up:** Place the strawberries in a single straight line across the bottom third of the tortilla. Ensure they are touching each other tightly end-to-end to create a solid row of fruit.
5. **Roll:** Starting from the bottom edge (the side with the strawberries), tightly roll the tortilla up over the fruit, tucking it in as you go, until you reach the other end. Place the roll seam-side down.
6. **Slice:** Using a sharp serrated knife (a bread knife works best), carefully slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds. Use a gentle sawing motion so you don’t squish the fruit.
7. **Serve:** Arrange the ‘sushi’ pieces on a plate. Sprinkle with chia seeds or shredded coconut for a ‘rice’ look. Serve immediately.
Notes
Dry Fruit is Key: If the strawberries are wet, the cream cheese will slide off and the tortilla will get soggy. Dry them thoroughly!
Knife Choice: A serrated knife is essential here. A straight-edged knife will crush the tortilla before it cuts through the strawberry.
Gluten-Free: You can use gluten-free wraps or even flatten slices of crustless gluten-free bread with a rolling pin to use as the base.
Storage: These are best eaten fresh. If you must store them, keep them unsliced in the fridge wrapped tightly in plastic wrap, then slice right before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American / Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian