Easy Cream Cheese and Jam Sushi Rolls Recipe Kids Will Love Today
A quick and fun snack recipe combining creamy cream cheese and sweet jam rolled in bread, perfect for kids and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- White sandwich bread (crusts removed) – slightly stale works better for rolling without tearing
- Cream cheese, softened – about 2 tablespoons (30 g) per slice
- Jam or fruit preserves – about 1 tablespoon (15 g) per slice; strawberry, raspberry, or apricot recommended
- Butter, softened (optional) – for spreading on the bread to add richness and help with rolling
- Powdered sugar (optional) – for dusting and presentation
Instructions
- Trim off the crusts from each slice of bread using a sharp bread knife.
- If the bread is fresh and soft, gently flatten each slice with a rolling pin or your hands to make rolling easier and less prone to tearing.
- Spread a thin, even layer of softened cream cheese across each slice, about 2 tablespoons (30 g) per slice.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon (15 g) of your chosen jam over the cream cheese layer and spread gently but evenly.
- Optionally, spread a thin layer of softened butter on top of the jam before rolling for richer flavor and easier rolling.
- Starting at one edge, gently but firmly roll the bread slice into a tight cylinder, using plastic wrap or parchment paper to keep the roll tight.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, cut each roll into bite-sized pieces about 1 to 1.5 inches (2.5–4 cm) thick, yielding 4–5 pieces per roll.
- Arrange the sushi rolls on a platter and dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Use slightly stale bread for easier rolling. Soften cream cheese to spread smoothly. Don’t overfill with jam or cream cheese to avoid tearing. Wrap rolls tightly when rolling. Use a serrated knife for clean slicing. Best eaten fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 hours. For dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and fruit spread. Variations include adding fresh fruit slices, nut butters, or chocolate chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 sushi roll pieces
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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