Ichigo Sando (Strawberry and Cream Sandwich)

Step 1

Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread and place them on a workbench, buttered side up.

Step 2

Spread cream cheese on one side of the buttered bread.

Step 3

Spread strawberry jam on the other side of the buttered bread.

Step 4

Place the sliced strawberries on the bread slice with the cream cheese, covering the entire surface of the bread. Try not to overlap, with minimal gaps between the strawberries.

Step 5

Place the other slice of bread on top, jam side down, then press down gently with your palm.

Step 6

Remove your palm and leave it for 5 minutes or so to let the ingredients blend in.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife (do not use serrated knife), trim the crust off each slice. Ensure that the corner of the bread is 90 degrees (note 4).

Step 8

Cut the sandwich in half lengthwise, then cut them perpendicular to the first cut into three equal widths. You should have 6 small pieces.

Step 9

Place the sandwiches cut side up.