Strawberry Cake Filling
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this quick and easy Strawberry Cake Filling, ready in just 20 minutes! This luscious filling is a perfect companion for cakes, cupcakes, pastries, and even ice cream sundaes. Made with fresh, juicy strawberries, it bursts with natural sweetness and a hint of zesty lemon, elevating any dessert to new heights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups (serves about 8) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
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 the strawberries by washing, hulling, and slicing them.
- In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and optional lemon zest. Heat over medium heat until bubbling.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; add it to the strawberry mixture while stirring constantly.
- Cook until thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
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
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