Description
This easy strawberry cake filling is thick, glossy, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. Perfect for layer cakes, cupcakes, and macarons, it brings a taste of summer to any dessert with its fresh, fruity sweetness and smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (2½ to 3 cups) fresh or frozen strawberries, sliced
- ¾ cup water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sugar (more or less to taste)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk water and cornstarch until no lumps remain.
2. Add strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.
3. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle boil. Let it bubble for 30–60 seconds until the color deepens and turns glossy.
4. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
5. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. The filling will continue to thicken as it cools.
6. Chill for at least 2 hours before using. Use as a filling for cakes, cupcakes, or desserts.
Notes
Taste as it cooks and adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your strawberries. Avoid over-boiling to maintain thickness. For a smooth texture, blend while warm using an immersion blender. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.01g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg