Description
Elevate your dessert game with this delightful Strawberry Cake Filling, ready in just 20 minutes! Bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh strawberries, this easy-to-make filling is perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. With only four simple ingredients, you can whip up a luscious filling that adds a burst of sweetness to any treat. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging yourself, this strawberry filling is sure to impress. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite flavors. Make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge for a sweet addition to your baking adventures!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh strawberries (sliced in half)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with a little water)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by washing, hulling, and slicing them.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Heat over medium until bubbling.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add it to the mixture while stirring constantly.
- Continue cooking until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg