Description
Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce) is a must-have addition to your dessert repertoire. This vibrant sauce, bursting with the fresh taste of strawberries, elevates any dish it graces—from creamy cheesecakes to cool vanilla ice cream. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create this delightful strawberry topping in less than 30 minutes. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in, this sauce is as versatile as it is delicious. Plus, it can be stored in the fridge or frozen for future use, making it an ideal solution for those last-minute dessert cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds fresh strawberries, quartered
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by slicing or dicing them; set aside one-third for later.
- In a saucepan, combine two-thirds of the strawberries with sugar over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add the slurry to the saucepan and stir until the mixture boils.
- Reduce heat and cook for 4-5 minutes until thickened; add remaining strawberries and mix well.
- Allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 26
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg