Strawberry Sando

Name: Strawberry Sando
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 slices milk bread, thick-sliced; 2 tsp unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp powdered sugar; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 oz cream cheese, softened; 12 strawberries, hulled

20 minMediumServes 2780 cal/serving

JapaneseDessertNo-CookVegetarianLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

4 slices milk bread, thick-sliced
2 tsp unsalted butter, softened
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 oz cream cheese, softened
12 strawberries, hulled

Instructions

1

Whip 1 cup heavy cream with 2 tbsp powdered sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract using a mixer, then beat in 2 oz softened cream cheese a little at a time until the cream holds stiff, stable peaks.
2

Trim the crusts off the 4 slices thick-sliced milk bread and thinly spread one side of each slice with 2 tsp softened unsalted butter.
3

Spread a thick, even layer of the whipped cream over the buttered side of each slice of bread.
4

Arrange 12 hulled strawberries in a tight row down the center of one slice, alternating tip and stem ends, then press the second slice on top, cream side down.
5

Wrap the sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.
6

Unwrap and slice in half with a sharp knife to reveal the cross-section of strawberries, wiping the blade clean between cuts.

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Questions

What is Strawberry Sando?

Pillowy milk bread wrapped around stabilized whipped cream and a tight row of whole strawberries, chilled and sliced to reveal the cross-section that made this Japanese fruit sandwich a dessert obsession. Plan ahead: chill the sandwich for at least 1 hour before slicing. This reference files it under Japanese dessert: made without cooking, rated medium and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of powdered sugar in Strawberry Sando?

The entry for Strawberry Sando calls for 2 tbsp powdered sugar. In its place: Blend granulated sugar with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup until fine.

Can I make Strawberry Sando gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Strawberry Sando is 4 slices milk bread, thick-sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Is Strawberry Sando vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 slices milk bread, thick-sliced, 2 tsp unsalted butter, softened, 1 cup heavy cream and 2 oz cream cheese, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Strawberry Sando?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 780 calories, with 8 g protein, 72 g carbohydrate and 36 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 140 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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