Description

This thick strawberry dessert sauce is rich, glossy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, it is perfect for cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, waffles, yogurt, and cakes. This homemade strawberry topping delivers vibrant color, natural sweetness, and a beautifully smooth texture that elevates any dessert.

Ingredients

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500 grams fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
120 grams granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Place chopped strawberries in a medium saucepan.
Add sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to simmer.
Reduce heat and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
Pour the cornstarch mixture into the strawberries while stirring continuously.
Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Allow the sauce to cool before serving or storing.

Notes

Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of your strawberries. For a smoother texture, blend the sauce with an immersion blender. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add a splash of water if needed to loosen the texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Calories: 60
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg