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Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake

Indulge your tastebuds in this Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake! Loaded with fresh strawberry flavor, the natural sweetness is absolutely delicious and irresistible. Serve it on waffles, sponge cake, ice cream, and more.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings8
Calories45
Author: Mandy Applegate

Ingredients

  • 1 pound strawberries cleaned, hulled, and halved
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ¼ cup sugar add more if needed
  • 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Divide the strawberries in half and set aside. Place one half in a food processor or blender and puree. Transfer to a pot and add the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract; heat over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil.
    1 pound strawberries, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, ¼ cup sugar, 1½ tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Remove from the heat and add the remaining strawberries, stir to combine and taste; adjust the lemon or sugar if desired, as the sauce cools, it will naturally thicken. Allow to fully cool before use.
  • When ready to serve, pour the strawberry sauce over the cheesecake, slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Fresh or frozen strawberries: You can use either fresh or frozen strawberries for this strawberry sauce recipe. This is handy because in the winter strawberries may not be as available as they are in summer (strawberry season!). If you're using frozen strawberries, thaw them the night before, strain them, and prepare them as the recipe is written.
  2. Not thick enough: Keep in mind that this sauce thickens as it cools. If your fresh strawberry sauce is still a little runny, make a cornstarch slurry to thicken it. To do this, mix a teaspoon of corn starch with a teaspoon of strawberry sauce and mix them together. Add more sauce and mix until it is pourable. Pour the slurry into the pot and mix it over heat until thick.
  3. Lemon juice: We prefer fresh lemon juice for this recipe as it tastes delicious and better than bolled juice. You could substitute lime juice for a fun twist on this homemade strawberry topping.
  4. Smooth sauce: If you're not a fan of strawberry chunks you can make this sauce completely smooth by blending all of the strawberries instead of half. Blend all of the strawberries and then continue to follow the recipe as it is written. If you want it extra smooth you can strain the blended strawberries through a cheesecloth before adding the other ingredients.
  5. Other berries: If you'd like to try a different topping for cheesecake, switch the strawberries for blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or cherries. You can also do a mixture of berries, just stick to the quantity in the recipe.
  6. Hulling strawberries: When you hull strawberries, it means you just slice the green stem and leaves from the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.