Description
This Easy Strawberry Sauce for Cheesecake is a quick and silky topping made from fresh strawberries, sugar, and a splash of lemon juice. Perfect for cheesecakes, ice cream, pancakes, and more. Naturally sweet, vibrant, and full of love, it only takes 10 minutes to elevate your desserts with homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 60g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and halve strawberries.
- Place strawberries in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sugar and lemon juice, stirring gently.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until juices release and sauce thickens.
- Optional: stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Cool slightly before serving over cheesecake.
Notes
Use ripe strawberries for natural sweetness. Adjust sugar based on berry sweetness. Blend for smooth sauce or leave chunky for rustic texture. Store in fridge for up to 5 days; freeze in cubes for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg