Description
Strawberry Sando is a light and creamy Japanese fruit sandwich made with soft milk bread, sweetened whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. It’s a no-bake dessert that’s perfect for tea time, picnics, or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
- 4 slices milk bread
- 10 fresh strawberries
Instructions
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and optional vanilla essence until stiff peaks form.
- Remove the crusts from the milk bread slices.
- Cut the tops off the strawberries and pat them dry.
- Spread a layer of whipped cream on one slice of bread.
- Arrange three strawberries in a diagonal line and place one strawberry on each side of the center berry, all facing the same direction.
- Cover the strawberries with more whipped cream, smoothing it out gently.
- Top with the second slice of bread and lightly press without squishing the filling.
- Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap. Optionally, mark the cutting direction on the wrap.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Slice along the diagonal strawberry line with a sharp knife and serve.
Notes
- Use only fresh strawberries for best results.
- Milk bread is ideal, but brioche or soft white bread can be used.
- Wrap tightly and chill for cleaner cuts.
- Enjoy within a few hours of preparation for best texture.
- Can be made vegan with plant-based cream and bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg