Description

This Strawberry Cake Filling Without Gelatin is fresh, naturally thick, and bursting with real strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients and no artificial thickeners, this glossy homemade filling is perfect for layer cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, and pastries.

Ingredients

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500 g fresh strawberries, chopped
100 g granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Place chopped strawberries in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add sugar and salt and cook until strawberries release their juices.
Stir in fresh lemon juice.
Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth.
Slowly pour the slurry into the strawberries while stirring constantly.
Cook for 2–3 minutes until thick and glossy.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Cool completely before using in cakes.

Notes

Cool the filling completely before adding to cakes to prevent melting frosting. Adjust sugar based on strawberry sweetness. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 90
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg