Description
Learn how to make the best homemade strawberry cake filling with fresh strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon. This easy recipe results in a thick, flavorful filling perfect for cakes and desserts.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries – Start by finely chopping the strawberries. After chopping, strain the juice from the strawberries. Set aside.
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry – Combine water and cornstarch in a bowl. Stir to dissolve. Set aside.
- Cook the Strawberry Mixture – In a skillet, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until boiling.
- Thicken the Strawberry Filling – Slowly add cornstarch slurry to thicken the mixture. Cook until thickened.
- Cool and Store the Filling – Transfer to a bowl, cool, and refrigerate.
- Enjoy Your Strawberry Cake Filling – Use in your favorite recipes once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Cake Filling, Homemade, Dessert, Easy, Fresh
