These creamy strawberry sandwiches are the perfect summer treat. Made with a creamy strawberry filling, these sandwiches are refreshing, sweet, and tangy. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can make these mouthwatering sandwiches in no time. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a light and delicious snack, these creamy strawberry sandwiches are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 8 slices of bread
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with lemon juice and honey. Allow them to marinate for a few minutes.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
- Divide the marinated strawberries and place them on top of the cream cheese mixture on 4 bread slices.
- Cover the strawberry-topped bread slices with the remaining plain bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Cut the sandwiches diagonally to create triangular shapes or leave them as whole squares.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these refreshing creamy strawberry sandwiches!
Interesting Facts
Strawberries are low in calories and high in vitamins C and K.
Cream cheese contains protein and calcium.
Historically, sandwiches were named after John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.