Description
This Japanese strawberry sando is a light, fluffy, no-bake dessert made with soft milk bread, sweet whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. It’s an easy, beginner-friendly treat perfect for tea time, brunch, or a summer snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 thick slices Japanese milk bread (Shokupan) or substitute with Texas toast
- 5 fresh strawberries, tops removed
- ½ cup whipping cream (35%)
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, combine the whipping cream and sugar. Use an electric mixer on low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high, until firm peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip, or the cream will turn into butter. Place in the fridge while preparing the bread.
- Prepare the Bread: Trim off the crusts from the milk bread using a sharp knife. This helps achieve a soft, uniform texture and a clean final presentation.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Lay one slice of bread on a cutting board and spread an even layer of whipped cream on top. Arrange the strawberries in an “X” shape, pointing them in the same direction to ensure a perfect cross-section when cut. Cover with more whipped cream, filling any gaps to secure the strawberries in place.
- Wrap and Chill: Place the second slice of bread on top and gently press down. Wrap the entire sandwich tightly in plastic wrap and mark a diagonal line on the wrap to indicate where to cut later. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the cream to set, or leave it overnight for the best results.
- Slice and Serve: Using a sharp serrated knife, slice along the marked diagonal line to reveal the beautiful strawberry pattern inside. Serve immediately and enjoy this light and refreshing dessert.
Notes
- Chilling is key: The sandwich must rest in the fridge to prevent the cream from oozing out when sliced.
- For the perfect slice: Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion to avoid squishing the bread.
- Other fruit options: Try replacing strawberries with kiwi, mango, oranges, or grapes for a fun variation.
- Sweetness adjustment: If you prefer a less sweet sandwich, reduce the sugar in the whipped cream slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 44mg
- Fat: 46g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 142mg