Description
If you’re searching for a delightful and easy cake filling that adds a burst of flavor to your desserts, look no further than The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling! This luscious filling combines fresh strawberries with a hint of lemon for a sweet, tangy taste that elevates any cake or pastry. Perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or casual weeknight baking, this recipe is sure to impress. With only a handful of wholesome ingredients and minimal preparation time, you’ll have a vibrant strawberry filling ready to complement your favorite treats. Whether you’re layering it in cakes, dolloping it on pancakes, or using it as a topping for yogurt, this strawberry filling will become a go-to staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 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 small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Cook until bubbling gently.
- Mix cornstarch with a bit of water in a separate bowl until smooth. Stir into the strawberry mixture and cook for another minute until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup or 60g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg