Description
Learn how to make the best homemade strawberry cake filling that’s bursting with fresh fruity flavors. This easy recipe will take your cakes to the next level!
Ingredients
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Strawberry Filling:
- 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 to ensure your filling doesn’t become too watery. Set the strained strawberries aside.
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, combine water and cornstarch. Stir with a spoon until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and a smooth slurry forms. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Cook the Strawberry Mixture: In a large skillet, combine the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Mix the ingredients thoroughly. Turn on the gas to medium heat and allow the mixture to cook. After 4–5 minutes, the mixture should begin to boil.
- Thicken the Strawberry Filling: Slowly add the prepared cornstarch slurry to the boiling strawberry mixture. Use one hand to pour and the other hand to stir continuously while adding the slurry. This will thicken the strawberry filling. Continue cooking for about one minute, then turn off the heat. The mixture should have a thick, non-watery consistency.
- Cool and Store the Filling: Transfer the thickened strawberry filling to a bowl, cover it, and place it in the refrigerator to cool completely. As it cools, it will become slightly thicker. Store the filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it can be kept for up to a week.
- Enjoy Your Strawberry Cake Filling: Once your filling is cooled, it’s ready to be used in your favorite recipes. Enjoy the deliciously sweet and tangy homemade strawberry cake filling!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Cake Filling, Homemade, Dessert, Recipe
