Easy Summer Treat: Strawberry Sandwiches

Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong
Anjali Prasertong is a writer and public health dietitian focused on food systems, racial equity, and nutrition. Originally from Los Angeles, she has taught English in rural Japan, worked as a private chef in Malibu, and led an innovative city-funded corner store program in New Orleans that increased fresh food access in low-income neighborhoods. She was previously a contributing editor for The Kitchn, and currently lives in Denver with her husband and two kids.
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When a friend of mine was discussing appetite with her new Dutch beau, he told her, “I was much hungrier as a boy — I could eat ten strawberry sandwiches in one sitting!” Wait, rewind, she said. Strawberry sandwiches?

He told her in Holland, strawberry sandwiches are eaten as a snack, made with just bread, strawberries and sugar. He used to pulverize strawberries in a blender with a lot of sugar, then spread them on a slice of bread, but the sandwiches can also be made with slices of the fruit and a much less kid-friendly amount of sugar.

I recreated this Dutch treat with a slice of good country-style white bread, a handful of sliced strawberries and a sprinkling of sugar. It has a distinct strawberry shortcake vibe, but is less sweet and feels more like a snack than a dessert. Strawberry sandwiches would make a lovely, light addition to a brunch spread or even a casual weekday dessert. I don’t think I could eat ten of them though!

Have you ever tried a strawberry sandwich?

Related: Red & Juicy: 15 Sweet Treats with Strawberries

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