Simple 4-ingredient Strawberry Sando
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Simple 4-ingredient Strawberry Sando
Description
This strawberry sando uses just four ingredients: thick slices of milk bread, fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and whipping cream. The cream is whipped with sugar until stiff peaks form, creating a light and sweet filling. The strawberries are placed in an 'X' pattern on the whipped cream-coated bread slice, which allows even layering of cream over and around the fruit before topping with the second bread slice. Wrapping the sandwich tightly helps it set and maintain shape before serving.
The sandwich highlights the soft, pillowy texture of the bread and the fresh brightness of strawberries combined with the smooth whipped cream. The preparation is straightforward and can be adapted easily by replacing milk bread with thick white bread or making the cream dairy-free with chilled coconut milk cream.
This sando is best served chilled and can be sliced diagonally for an elegant presentation. It fits well as a light dessert or tea-time snack that’s visually appealing and gently sweetened.
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices milk bread or sub with thick white bread
- 5 strawberries with tops cut off
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar white
- ½ cup whipping cream 35%, or see notes below on how to make this dairy-free
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add whipping cream and white granulated sugar. Whisk until you have firm stiff peaks but don't over whip it. Keep this chilled in the fridge until you're ready to assemble the sandwich. Tip: if you have an electric hand mixer or stand mixer, start whisking on low speed and work your way up to medium-high speed.
- Slice off the crusts of your bread with a sharp or serrated knife.
- Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap on a cutting board and place a slice of bread on top. Spread a thin layer of the whipped cream on top of the bread and then place the strawberries in an 'X' shape pointing in the same direction. Remember which direction they’re pointing in.
- Cover the strawberries with whipped cream on top ensuring all holes are filled. Cover with the remaining slice of bread. Fill in any gaping holes with more whipped cream especially on the sides and corners.
- Tightly wrap the sandwich with plastic wrap. Draw a diagonal line on the plastic wrap indicating which direction the strawberries are pointing so you can slice on the line.
- Rest the sandwich in the back of the fridge for at least 30 minutes to set the cream or 2-3 hours if you have extra time (overnight works too). You can also quick-freeze it for 15 minutes.
- Remove the plastic wrap. Diagonally slice the sandwich where the line was with a large sharp knife or serrated knife. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, replace whipping cream with the solid fat portion of chilled whole-fat coconut milk, discarding liquids.
- Use thick slices of soft milk bread or a similar white bread for best texture.
- Keep the whipped cream chilled until assembly to maintain stability.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 196mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 1854IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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