Easiest Strawberry Cake Filling
An incredibly simple, no-bake strawberry cake filling that comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients. Perfect for adding a burst of summer flavor to cakes, cupcakes, or even yogurt.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Hauptzutaten
- 10 ounces frozen strawberries about 283g
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar 100g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch 18g
- 2 tablespoons water for slurry
Instructions
- Combine the frozen strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine.10 ounces frozen strawberries
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as the strawberries thaw and release their juices, until it resembles a berry puddle.10 ounces frozen strawberries
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a cornstarch slurry.10 ounces frozen strawberries
- Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering strawberry mixture, stirring constantly. Continue stirring until the filling thickens beautifully.10 ounces frozen strawberries
- Once the filling coats the back of a spoon, remove it from the heat and let it cool completely before using.
Notes
This filling can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For a smoother filling, you can blend it with an immersion blender or regular blender after cooling slightly. It can also be frozen for up to a couple of months.