Mango Sandwich

The Mango Sandwich, commonly referred to as mango sando, is a delightful dessert-style sandwich. It features fresh, ripe, and thick mango slices paired with whipped cream, all nestled between soft and fluffy milk bread. With a Mango Sandwich, you can't go wrong.

These sandwiches have become increasingly popular in various culinary circles. This Japanese-inspired dessert sandwich typically consists of fluffy, soft white bread filled with ripe, juicy mango slices and often enhanced with a creamy layer of whipped cream or custard. The combination of textures, from the lightness of the bread to the lusciousness of the mango, creates a harmonious balance that is both satisfying and indulgent.

Mango sandwiches are served chilled, making them an ideal sweet snack for summer, especially when mangoes are in season. They can be prepared in advance and kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. Although they might remain fresh beyond 24 hours, the bread slices could become soft and soggy.

Things to note for a perfect Mango Sandwich:

• Mango: Choose a large, flavorful, and sweet mango variety for this recipe. Mango sandwiches are known not only for their taste but also for the visually appealing presentation of the fruit when the sandwich is sliced open.

  

• Cream cheese: Adding cream cheese to whipped cream enhances the taste with a richer and creamier flavor. However, you can opt to omit the cream cheese and instead add a few drops of vanilla extract for flavor. Alternatively, you could use a blend of condensed milk and vanilla.

• Bread: The ideal bread for making mango sandwiches is milk bread, but regular white sandwich bread works well, too. In this recipe, I used white bread because milk bread was unavailable!

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Mango Sandwich Serves 4

Ingredients

• Mango (ripe) - 1 large

• Whipping cream - 1/2 cup

• Sugar - 2 tbsp. or as required.

• Cream Cheese- 50g or 2 heaping tablespoons

• Sandwich bread or milk bread - 4 slices.

Method:

• In a mixing bowl, combine chilled whipping cream, sugar, and cream cheese.

• With an electric whisk, beat the whipping cream mixture until stiff peaks form, then place it in the refrigerator to rest.

• Meanwhile, remove the skin from a ripe mango. Take the flat side of the mango and cut it along the pit of the mango to get a thick mango slice. Cut the mango slice lengthwise again in half to get thick, long slices. Make sure the slices are suitable for placing on the bread slices. You will need about 4 large mango pieces, as shown in the picture above.

• On a clean surface, lay down a sheet of cling wrap and position a slice of bread on it. Add a dollop of the prepared whipped cream, or, for a more even layer, transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag and apply it to the bread slice.

• Place a dollop of whipped cream or pipe your preferred amount onto the bread slice, then gently spread it using an offset spatula.

• Next, arrange the mango pieces on the spread. Fill the gaps and edges around the mango pieces with whipped cream, and add a bit more on top.

• Using an offset spatula once more, evenly spread the whipped cream.

• Position another slice of bread on top of the mango-whipped cream mixture to create a sandwich. Then, gently wrap the sandwich with cling film, ensuring it is snug enough to keep the filling secure.

• Follow the same steps to prepare the second sandwich.

• Then, place the prepared and wrapped sandwiches in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

• Now, take out the sandwiches, carefully remove the cling wrap, and trim the edges to reveal the mango cross-section.

• To showcase the beautiful fruit display, use a serrated knife to cut the sandwich over the mango slices. Be careful not to press too hard while cutting, as this may cause the cream to squish out.

• Serve immediately and enjoy. :)