Description
A Strawberry Sando is a delightful Japanese dessert sandwich that combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the rich, creamy flavor of whipped cream, all encased in soft, pillowy white bread.
Ingredients
6 slices of soft white bread (preferably without crust)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6–8 ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
Optional: a few tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk (for extra sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the whipped cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using a hand mixer or stand mixer until soft peaks form. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can add a few tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk.
- Prepare the bread: Trim the crusts off the white bread slices to give them a clean, smooth look. Lay the bread slices flat on a clean surface.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous layer of whipped cream on one slice of bread. Add a layer of sliced strawberries on top of the cream. Then, place another slice of bread on top to form the sandwich. Repeat this for the other sandwich.
- Chill the sandwich: Once assembled, wrap the sandwiches in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and serve: After chilling, slice the sandwich into halves or quarters with a sharp knife for a clean cut.
Notes
- The sandwich is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap to prevent drying.
- Use a sharp knife or serrated knife for clean slices.
- If you want a richer flavor, use brioche or lightly toasted bread.
- For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free bread.
- Don’t freeze the sandwich as the whipped cream and fruit may lose texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
