How to Make Furutsu Sando (Fruit Sandwiches) - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, one might immediately think of sushi, ramen, or tempura. However, there's a delightful and popular Japanese treat that is often overlooked: fruit sandwiches, or Furutsu Sando. These simple yet delicious sandwiches are a popular snack or dessert in Japan, and they are the epitome of Japanese culinary creativity and elegance.

What sets Furutsu Sando apart from traditional sandwiches is its unique combination of flavor, texture, and presentation. Instea...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 slices Japanese milk bread, crusts removed
  • ½ cup sliced strawberries
  • ½ cup peeled sliced kiwi
  • ½ cup mandarin orange segments
  • ½ cup halved seedless grapes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

  • Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Spread 1 side of each bread slice with whipped cream. Arrange fruit pieces in a diagonal row on 2 of the bread slices, working from 1 corner to the opposite corner. Fill in the areas on both sides of the row with remaining fruit pieces, cutting to fit as necessary. Top with remaining bread slices, cream-sides down. Tightly wrap sandwiches in plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
  • Remove plastic wrap. With a serrated knife, carefully cut sandwich in half diagonally, slicing through the diagonal fruit row.
  • Nutrition

    447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 369mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 90mg
    • Calcium: 147mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 450mg