Strawberry Cake Filling

Name: Strawberry Cake Filling
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries, thawed; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Total Time Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield 1-1/2 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

With just five ingredients, you can make this strawberry cake filling that doubles as an instant fruity topping for your favorite desserts.

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the first 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.

Use this sweet strawberry cake filling for a cake roll or layer cake. It also tastes fantastic served over ice cream or shortcake. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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