Strawberry Cake Filling
This easy strawberry cake filling is a delightful addition to any dessert, transforming cakes, cupcakes, and macarons into mouthwatering treats. With the vibrant flavor of real strawberries, this filling is both rich and satisfying, perfect for birthdays, holidays, or a sweet indulgence at home. Its thick consistency ensures it holds its shape beautifully between layers, making your desserts not only taste great but look stunning too. You can customize the sweetness to suit your palate and even experiment with additional flavors like lemon or vanilla.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sugar (adjustable)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together water and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt; mix well.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling.
- Boil for about 30-60 seconds until the mixture turns a deeper red color.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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