Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling Recipe
This homemade strawberry cake filling is a perfect blend of fresh ripe strawberries, sugar, and a hint of lemon, thickened with cornstarch to create a sweet and tangy filling ideal for cakes, pastries, and desserts. The easy stovetop method ensures a smooth, luscious texture that enhances any baked good.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Filling
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberry Filling
- 2 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Cornstarch Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Finely chop the hulled strawberries then strain out the juice to prevent a watery filling. Set the chopped strawberries aside.
- Make the Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, combine the water and cornstarch. Stir thoroughly until a smooth slurry forms and set aside.
- Cook the Strawberry Mixture: In a large skillet over medium heat, mix the chopped strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture begins to boil, about 4–5 minutes.
- Thicken the Strawberry Filling: Gradually pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling strawberry mixture while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for about one minute until the filling thickens to a non-watery consistency, then remove from heat.
- Cool and Store the Filling: Transfer the thickened filling into a bowl, cover it, and refrigerate until completely cooled and slightly thicker. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Enjoy Your Strawberry Cake Filling: Use the cooled filling to enhance cakes, pastries, or desserts with a fresh and delicious strawberry flavor.
Notes
- Straining the strawberry juice ensures the filling isn’t too runny.
- Optional vanilla extract adds a depth of flavor if desired.
- This filling can be stored refrigerated for up to one week.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Gently stirring while adding the slurry prevents lumpy filling.
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