Strawberry Cake Filling
This vibrant Strawberry Cake Filling is a delightful addition to your dessert repertoire, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, or even as a topping for pancakes and waffles. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make filling bursts with fresh strawberry flavor and adds a beautiful pop of color to any dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this thick and creamy filling will impress your guests and elevate your baking game.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (4 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
- â…” cup sugar (adjustable)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth.
- Stir in the sliced strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup or about 62g
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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