Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce)
Elevate your dessert game with this Easy Strawberry Topping (Strawberry Sauce). Perfectly sweet and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, this sauce is an essential addition to cheesecakes, ice creams, pancakes, and more. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick 20-minute preparation time, you can create a delightful topping that adds a vibrant touch to any dessert. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet night in, this versatile sauce is sure to impress your friends and family. Customize it to your liking—whether you prefer it chunky or smooth—and keep it on hand for easy serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds strawberries, quartered or diced
- 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.
- Create a slurry by whisking together lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla, and salt in a small bowl. Add to the saucepan.
- Over medium heat, stir until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the reserved strawberries and cool before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg