Description

This Strawberry Coulis Recipe makes a bright, glossy strawberry sauce with just a few simple ingredients. I simmer ripe strawberries with a touch of sugar and fresh lemon, then blend until silky-smooth. It’s the easiest way to elevate cheesecake, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, ice cream, or any cake with fresh, fruity flavor and a beautiful pop of color.

Ingredients

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2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for extra aroma)

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Instructions

Add the chopped strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water to a small saucepan.
Set the pan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool for 5–10 minutes.
Blend with an immersion blender (or transfer to a blender) until completely smooth. Add vanilla if using.
For a seedless, restaurant-smooth finish, strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with a spoon.
Cool completely, then drizzle over desserts or store in a sealed jar in the fridge.

Notes

Taste your strawberries first—very sweet berries may need less sugar. Simmer 2–4 minutes longer for a thicker coulis, or add 1–2 tablespoons water for a thinner drizzle. Frozen strawberries work well (thaw first and include any juices). Store airtight in the refrigerator up to 5 days. Freeze up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and stir before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 35
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg