The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
Looking to elevate your desserts? Try The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme! This delightful filling captures the essence of summer with its fresh strawberry flavor, perfectly balancing sweetness with a hint of tartness. It’s incredibly versatile, making it an excellent choice for cakes, pastries, or even as a topping for yogurt. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up this luxurious filling in no time. Perfect for family gatherings or a treat during a busy weeknight, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (serves approximately 8) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Hull and chop the strawberries into halves or quarters.
- In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir gently.
- Heat over medium until boiling while stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with a few tablespoons of water until smooth. Gradually add it to the boiling mixture while stirring continuously until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 60g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg