The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme is a delightful blend of fresh strawberries and sweetness that will elevate any dessert. This easy-to-make filling bursts with real fruit flavor and has a luscious texture, making it the perfect addition to cakes, pastries, and even ice cream. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a tasty treat that’s versatile and customizable to suit your palate. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging in a family dessert night, this strawberry cake filling will surely impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Hull the strawberries and make sure they are clean.
- In a medium saucepan, combine hulled strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Stir gently.
- Heat over medium, letting the mixture simmer for about 5–7 minutes until the strawberries soften.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Add to the strawberry mixture and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract if desired. Allow to cool completely before using or storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg