Description
A fast, bright strawberry filling that adds vibrant flavor and moisture to cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and hull the strawberries. Chop them into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, combine chopped strawberries and granulated sugar. In a separate bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 3–5 minutes until it thickens.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let it cool to room temperature before using.
Notes
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Use ripe strawberries for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 64
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg