Contributed By: calstrawberry
California Strawberry Commission
Try this sweet sandwich as a weekend treat, or a rich way to start off the morning.
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Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 4
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Dessert
Ingredients
6 oz Light cream cheese, softened (3/4 of an 8 oz package)
2 Tbspl frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tbsp Honey
1/3 cup Chopped toasted walnuts
1 Preheat pound cake loaf (10 3/4 to 12 oz), thawed if frozen
2 pint Baskets fresh California strawberries, stemmed
1/2 cup Whipping cream, whipped and lightly sweetened
Preparation
1. In a small bowl beat cheese, orange juice concentrate, and honey to blend thoroughly; mix in walnuts.
2. Cut cake into 12 equal slices. Slice 1 basket of the strawberries. Spread 4 slices of cake, on one side, with some of the cheese mixture. Top with half of strawberry slices, with more cheese mixture; place on first 4 cake slices. Cover with remaining sliced strawberries. Spread remaining cake slices, on one side, with remaining cheese mixture; place cheese sides down on sandwiches.
3. Cut diagonally into halves; skewer each with a sandwich pick. Serve sandwiches with remaining strawberries, halved, dividing equally. Dollop with whipped cream; garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Cook's Notes
Recipes and Photos provided courtesy of the California Strawberry Commission. Copyright 2004 California Strawberry Commission. All rights reserved.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 617
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Total Fat: 37 g
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Saturated Fat: 19 g
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Carbohydrates: 64 g
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Protein: 12 g
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Vitamin C: 95 mg
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Calcium: 120 mg
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Fiber: 4.5 g