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Colorful! Japanese Fruit Flower Sandwitches

These colorful dessert sandwiches are called Fruit Sando (フルーツサンド) in Japanese and they have become a big hit in Japan. 
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Dessert Sandwiches, Fruit Sando, Japanese Fruit Sandwich
Servings: 2 to 4
Author: kanthi

Ingredients

For Homemade Whipped Cream

  • 200 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 50 g fine granulated sugar

For Sandwiches

  • 4 slices bread
  • 150 g lightly sweetened whipped cream homemade or store-bought
  • 1 kiwi fruit small size, peeled
  • 1 kiwifruit peeled & cut into slices
  • 2 strawberries
  • 2 red grapes

Instructions

Make Whipped Cream

  • In a clean large chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form but also be careful not to overwhip.

DESIGN 1

  • Gather the ingredients; two bread slices, one small kiwi fruit, a few kiwi slices, and one strawberry. You can use either homemade or ready-to-use whipped cream.
  • Spread some whipped cream evenly on each side.
  • Only on one slice, arrange the kiwi fruit and kiwi slices on top of the cream.
  • Make sure to place the fruit along the intended diagonal cut line because that’s what will be shown when the sandwich is cut in half.
  • Add some whipped cream on top of the kiwi slice and place the one strawberry.
  • Fill in the gaps with more kiwis and with whipped cream and make sure the tops of the fruits are also covered with the whipped cream.
  • Cover with the second slice of bread, facing the whipped cream side down.
  • Wrap the sandwich tightly but gently in plastic wrap.
  • Use a marker to draw a line on the plastic wrap where the intended cut will be so you know where to cut it later.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or so to firm up the cream before slicing.
  • When ready to serve, with a very sharp knife slice the crusts off if preferred.
  • Then slice where you previously marked on the plastic wrap.
  • If cutting through the plastic is difficult, make a note of the marker line and remove the plastic wrap.
  • Make sure to clean the blade with a wet towel before each cut.
  • You will see the beautiful cross-section!

DESIGN 2

  • Repeat the process in the design one with the strawberry, kiwi slices, and red grapes.
  • Only on one slice, arrange the strawberry and kiwi slices on top of the cream.
  • Add some whipped cream on top of the kiwi slice and place the two grapes and one kiwi slice.
  • Cover with the second slice of bread, facing the whipped cream side down.
  • Wrap the sandwich tightly but gently in plastic wrap.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or so to firm up the cream before slicing.
  • Cut in half diagonally!
  • You will see the beautiful cross-section! Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Wash and pat the fruit with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Peel, and cut as required.