Are You Excited to Know How to Make a Strawberry Sandwich?

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This Japanese fruit sandwich, also called fruit sando or strawberry sandwich, is a Japanese sandwich made with fresh strawberries and other fruit, sliced white bread or milk bread (shokupan), and fresh whipped cream!

This Japanese fruit sandwich is the best snack or dessert perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. It’s also called a Japanese strawberry sandwich or strawberry sando because it’s made with strawberries. Best of all, all you need is just four ingredients – fruit, bread, cream, and sugar!

Strawberry Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 ½ Tablespoons sugar – or to taste
• 14 strawberries – use 5 to 7 per sandwich

Ingredients Notes

• Strawberries – For strawberry sandos, use strawberries that are uniform in size and shape for the best presentation. Wash and dry them thoroughly then cut the stems off
• Bread – I recommend using fluffy milk bread or Japanese shokupan but any sliced bread will do
• Other fruit options – Mangos, oranges, kiwis, blueberries, or peaches make great fruit alternatives. Mix and match to your liking!

Instructions

• Prep strawberries: Wash and prep the strawberries or other fruit. Dry thoroughly and cut off the stems. Set aside
• Whip cream: Wash the heavy cream and sugar using a handheld mixer or whisk until it forms stiff peaks. It should be soft, and fluffy and hold a peak
• Place strawberries: Spread the whipped cream on a slice of bread about ½ inch thick. Arrange the strawberries so that it reveals your design when cut
• Cover strawberries: Spread more whipped cream on top of the strawberries to fill in the gaps. Top with another slice of bread
• Wrap: (Optional) Tightly wrap the sandwich in plastic and set it in the fridge. I recommend at least 20 minutes for easier slicing
• Remove crust and serve: Unwrap the sandwich and remove the crust. Cut the sando in half or quarters while remembering the placement of your design. Serve strawberry sandwich immediately

Notes

1. Other fruit options: For best results, use fresh fruit that’s in season and firm enough to hold its shape. Mangos, oranges, kiwis, blueberries, or peaches make great alternatives. Mix and match to your liking
2. Make ahead – Fruit sandos can be made ahead up to two days in advance. Any longer and the bread may get soggy. Store in the fridge covered in plastic wrap until ready to serve
3. Enjoy strawberry sandwich

Tips

• Don’t overwhip the cream – it will get grainy
• Use vibrant, colorful fruit that’s firm enough to use in a sandwich. Soft or overly ripe fruit will make the sandwich soggy
• Keep presentation in mind when arranging the fruit so that when sliced in half or quarters, it’s aesthetically pleasing
• Remember where to cut. Use tape to mark where the fruit is placed

Japanese Strawberry Sandwich

A classic Japanese strawberry sandwich with fluffy bread, cream, and strawberries also.

Ingredients

• 2 slices white bread preferably milk bread
• 3/4 cup whipped cream lightly sweetened
• 6-9 strawberries wash, dried, and trimmed

Directions

Cut the crusts off of the bread and also add a layer of whipped cream.

Top the slice with the strawberries, being sure to align.

Top with more cream and place the second slice of bread, cream side down, over the strawberries. Smooth the outside edges, adding extra whipped cream into the spaces, if necessary. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 15 minutes.

Unwrap and use a very sharp knife to cut into quarters. Enjoy a strawberry sandwich.

Japanese Strawberry Sandwich Tips And Tricks

1. Try to picture your sandwich and also where you will cut it. You want the fruit to be showcased, so it’s best if you think about it a little bit before you start placing. I wanted the cross-sections of the strawberries to peek out and couldn’t quite figure out how to do that so I asked Mike (because he’s the genius visuals dude) to show me how to arrange the berries in such a way that would be aesthetically pleasing. Follow our sando if you like or go rogue – whatever you do, just be sure to picture how the sandwich will look cut.

2. Cut the crusts off first. It might seem like you’d want to cut the crusts off after you made the sandwich so that you get those nice clean lines, but cutting through a strawberry sando isn’t the easiest thing. The cream starts to squish out and also you never know if you’ll tear the bread. Just trust me and cut the crusts off first.

3. Chill your sandwich a bit before cutting it. Technically you don’t need to do this but if you want really clean lines, it helps.

4. Use the sharpest, biggest knife you have so you’re slicing through once and not sawing through the sandwich.

That’s it! Hopefully, soon you’ll have a strawberry sando right out of your anime dreams.

Why You Should Eat fresh Strawberries in Strawberry Sandwich

For more reasons to justify your strawberry habit, savor these five sweet facts:

1. They Are an Excellent Source of Folate in Strawberry Sandwich

Strawberries are an amazing source of folate (the folic acid found in food). Inadequate amounts of folate in the aging population can contribute to atherosclerosis, vascular disease, and also even a decline in cognitive function. Medications used for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis can deplete folic acid in the body, so stock up on strawberries to replenish!

2. They Could Reduce The Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Strawberries are being studied for their unique ability to suppress the inflammatory responses of the body and reduce our risk of hypertension by lowering LDL cholesterol. A 2013 study published in Circulation found women who ate three or more servings of strawberries and also blueberries in a week reduced their risk of heart attack by 32 percent.

3. There’s More Than Enough Vitamin C

Strawberries contain more than 100 percent of our daily recommended intake of vitamin C in just one cup. Recent studies show that when vitamin C is consumed during times of stress, it can decrease our blood pressure to a normal level, preventing the development of hypertension — especially in kids.

4. Strawberry Sandwich Are a Great Source of Fiber

Strawberries are high in fiber, which is important for moving food through your digestive system and also helping bowel movements. This can help improve digestion, especially for those with constipation or irregular stools.

5. Strawberry Sandwich Are High in Antioxidants

Strawberry in strawberry sandwiches contains anthocyanin, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects us from the damaging effects of our environment, especially the sun. The antioxidant power of the anthocyanin found in strawberries lasts up to 24 hours after consumption; this makes them a great defense against free radical damage.

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Conclusion

This Japanese fruit sandwich, also called fruit sando or strawberry sando, is a Japanese sandwich made with fresh strawberries and other fruit, sliced white bread or milk bread (shokupan), and fresh whipped cream!

Spread an even layer of about 1/4 of the whipped cream on a slice of milk bread. Then, place four whole strawberries and half a kiwi on the bread to fill the piece. Using another 1/4 of the whipped cream, top the fruit so it’s fully covered, then place a second slice of bread on top and lightly press the sandwich together.

This Japanese fruit sandwich is the best snack or dessert ideal for satisfying sweet cravings. It’s also called a Japanese strawberry sandwich or strawberry sando because it’s made with strawberries. Best of all, all you need is just four ingredients – fruit, bread, cream, and sugar also!

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