The Best Homemade Strawberry Cake Filling – Alrightwithme
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Servings: 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
- Prepare the Strawberries: Hull and rinse strawberries under cool water. Slice if a smoother texture is desired.
- Cook the Mixture: Combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and optional vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
- Thicken the Filling: Mix cornstarch with water and add to the bubbling mixture while stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Cool and Use: Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg