Recipe: Strawberry Filling and Strawberry Mousse Filling (cake filling, using fresh strawberries)

Well, I did not see too many cake filling recipes, so here is a few in my database.

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STRAWBERRY FILLING

2 cups hulled fresh strawberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons cold water
3 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup heavy (whipping) cream

Crush strawberries in a bowl, then add sugar and let stand.

Soften gelatin in cold water, then add boiling water and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Stir dissolved gelatin into strawberries and allow to cool.

Whip cream until stiff. When mixture is the consistency of heavy syrup, fold whipped cream into the strawberry mixture. Allow to set.

Makes 2 1/4 cups
Fills two (8-inch) layers

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STRAWBERRY MOUSSE FILLING

1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
1 (3 oz) package strawberry flavored gelatin
1 pint heavy (whipping) cream

Puree strawberries in blender.

Place strawberries into measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups. Place in small saucepan and bring to a boil.

Add gelatin. Turn into small bowl until almost set.

Whip whipping cream and fold into strawberry mixture. Refrigerate until set.