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Ribbon Striped Finger Sandwiches Ingredients 1 pint whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 angel food cake loaf or pound cake Strawberry jam 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced Mint leaves for garnish Chocolate shavings for garnish Directions 1. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. 2. Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whip until combined. 3. Slice the angel food cake horizontally into 4 (½- inch) slices. 4. Spread 1 slice of the angel food cake with whipped cream. Spread strawberry jam evenly on top. Layer sliced strawberries on top of the jam. 5. Top with a second slice of angel food cake and continue to layer. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill. 6. Use a sharp knife to cut the loaf into slices, about ½ inch thick. 7. Use a vegetable peeler to make thin strips of chocolate ribbons from a block of chocolate or a chocolate candy bar. Garnish platter with strawberries, fresh mint leaves and chocolate shavings. Makes 36 finger sandwiches. About the Authors: Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes are the co-authors of the award winning book Together: Creating Family Traditions. To check out their website that's jam packed with family ideas, visit www.togetherparenting.com |
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