Creamy Strawberry Cake Filling
Desserts

Creamy Strawberry Cake Filling

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By Marie Lefebvre · Updated October 4, 2026

A luscious strawberry cream filling made with condensed milk and fresh strawberries, perfect for layering cakes and pastries. Ready in just 15 minutes with everyday pantry staples, it delivers a silky, fruity richness that elevates any homemade dessert. A go-to recipe for effortless, crowd-pleasing baking.

Prep⏱️ 15 min
Servings👥 1 servings
Difficulty📊 Very Easy
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🛒 Ingredients

1 servings

1
  • 1 punnet fresh strawberries (about 300 g / 10 oz)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 395 g)
  • 1¼ cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium saucepan, combine the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, and cornstarch. Whisk together until fully dissolved and no lumps remain.

  2. 2

    Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

  3. 3

    Wash the strawberries thoroughly, remove the stems, and slice them into thin rounds or small pieces.

  4. 4

    Gently fold the sliced strawberries into the cooled cream using a spatula, then use immediately to fill your cake layers.

💡 Chef's Tip

Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract while cooking for extra depth of flavor. For a firmer filling that holds its shape between layers, increase the cornstarch by half a tablespoon.