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Japanese Strawberry Sandwich (Ichigo Sando)

This easy Japanese Strawberry Sandwich is made with white milk bread, juicy strawberries and homemade vanilla cream. This fruit sandwich combo is perfectly sweet, fresh, tangy, super creamy and so satisfying!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 4
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Khin

Equipment

  • 1 Whisk Electric or hand whisk
  • 1 Large bowl To whisk the cream
  • Cling film Plastic food wrap
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients

  • 12 Strawberry Fresh large strawberries
  • 4 Slice White bread Shokupan or thick white soft bread
  • 250 ml Heavy cream or double cream, ( About 1 cup )
  • 5 tsp Sugar
  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • ½ tsp Lime zest

Instructions

Prepare the Strawberries

  • Remove the green tops. Pat the strawberries dry with a paper towel. If the strawberries are large, slice them in half lengthwise.

Make the Whipped Cream

  • In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract.Whip with a hand mixer until medium peaks form (fluffy but not stiff).Cover and chill in the fridge until ready to use.

Assemble the Sandwiches

  • Spoon more whipped cream around and over the strawberries to hold them in place. Place the remaining slices of bread on top (cream side down). Fill up any gap between the bread with the cream using a butter knife or spatula. 

Chill and Serve

  • Tightly wrap each sandwich in plastic wra12p. Gently press with your hands or place between two plates to lightly flatten. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Unwrap the sandwich. Cut it diagonally (or straight) with a sharp knife. Trim the crusts off (optional).

Notes

  • Keep your whipped cream cold. Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better. If it gets too warm, it can turn runny and won’t stay fluffy in the sandwich. 
  • After washing strawberries, pat them dry with a paper towel. Extra moisture can make your cream watery and your bread soggy.
  • Wrap and chill before slicing. 
  • Use a sharp knife to help you get clean cross-sections without squishing the bread. Wipe the blade with a damp cloth between cuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg
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