Easy Strawberry Filling For Cakes
This easy strawberry filling for cakes has the perfect balance of tart and sweet. It has a luscious texture and adds a tangy burst of flavor.
Servings 2 cups, approximately
Ingredients
- ¾ cup water (180ml)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 12 ounces fresh strawberries or unsweetened frozen strawberries (whole, straight out of the bag) (340g)
- ½ cup sugar (100g)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water and the cornstarch to make a slurry.¾ cup water (180ml), 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Add the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice and stir everything together. Cook over medium heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring until the strawberries have softened up a bit.12 ounces fresh strawberries or unsweetened frozen strawberries (whole, straight out of the bag) (340g), ½ cup sugar (100g), 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Once the strawberries soften, use a potato masher to mash them up and make them chunky.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium or low. Simmer for about 5 minutes and keep stirring so that it doesn't burn. The strawberries will get darker and the mixture will thicken slightly.
- Transfer the filling to a bowl, cover it and put it in the refrigerator to cool completely. It will get a bit thicker once it has cooled completely.
- Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to about a week.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Picture Tutorial & Tips
I have a detailed picture tutorial in my post to help you out with each step of the recipe as well as lots of tips to ensure success.
Baking Measurements
I have used weight measurements for all the recipes on this website. Even though I have also included American volume measurements for convenience, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale to weigh all ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Digital kitchen scales are more precise than cups, which is so important in baking, and they give the most accurate, consistent results. Happy baking!
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