Japanese Fruit Sandwich (Fruit Sando)

A delightful Japanese snack featuring soft white bread, lightly sweetened whipped cream, and an assortment of fresh fruits. It's light, refreshing, and visually appealing.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

20 minutes

Calories

750 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.75/serving

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Japanese

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4slicesJapanese Milk Bread (Shokupan) or White Bread(Crusts removed for best texture. Can substitute with regular soft white bread.)

1cupHeavy Cream(Must be very cold for proper whipping.)

£1.00

2tablespoonsGranulated Sugar(Adjust to taste. Can use powdered sugar for a smoother texture.)

£0.05

0.5teaspoonVanilla Extract(Optional, enhances the flavor.)

£0.15

6mediumStrawberries(Hulled and sliced)

£1.50

1mediumKiwi(Peeled and sliced)

£0.50

1mediumMandarin Oranges or Clementines(Peeled and segmented)

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.50

£1.75 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the fruits: Wash and dry all fruits. Slice the strawberries and kiwi into even slices. Peel and segment the mandarin orange.
2.
Make the whipped cream: In a cold mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract (if using).
3.
Whip until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
4.
Assemble the sandwiches: Lay out two slices of bread.
5.
Spread a generous layer of whipped cream evenly over each slice of bread.
6.
Arrange the fruit slices decoratively on one slice of bread. Consider how the cross-section will look when cut.
7.
Cover the fruit with another layer of whipped cream to secure them in place.
8.
Top with the second slice of bread, cream-side down.
9.
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the bread to soften and the flavors to meld.
10.
Before serving, use a sharp knife to trim the crusts and cut the sandwich in half, revealing the beautiful fruit pattern.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

75g

29% of RDA

Fat

48g

69% of RDA

Protein

14g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

40 g

44% of RDA

Sodium

450 mg

20% of RDA

Saturated Fat

30 g

150% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use ripe but firm fruits for the best texture and flavor.

Refrigerating the assembled sandwiches is crucial for allowing the bread to absorb some of the cream and soften. This improves the texture.

Wrap the sandwiches tightly to prevent the bread from drying out.

For a more visually appealing sandwich, arrange the fruit in a pattern that will be attractive when the sandwich is cut.

Don't overwhip the cream, as it can become grainy.

Use high quality milk bread if possible to enhance flavor and texture.

Cooking Equipment

Mixing bowl

Whisk or electric mixer

Sharp knife

Cutting board

Wine Pairings

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