Strawberry Coulis is a tasty and versatile topping that can be used on many different types of desserts. The sweet sauce will take your cheesecakes, and other desserts to the next level.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It's a great way to use fresh strawberries if you go strawberry picking. So you can save those sweet summer strawberries for cooler months of the year.
- With simple ingredients and a few minutes of prep time to make this sweet strawberry sauce.
- It takes less than 15 minutes to make so it's a great last-minute topping.
- Do not let the fancy word "Coulis" scare you. The word Coulis is actually a French word meaning “strained liquid”.
The sweet and tart flavor of the strawberries will tempt everyone's taste buds. Try it with ice cream, pancakes, waffles, cheesecake, or even meringues. There are so many possibilities!
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- Wash the strawberries, then remove the stems and cut them into halves.
- Add the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice to a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat and simmer until the strawberries break down. This should take about 4 minutes.
- Blend using a high-speed blender until smooth, then strain with a fine mesh sieve.
👍 Amira's Tips
- Don't turn the heat on your stove too high as you don't want to burn the sauce.
- If you like your sauce a little bit sweeter, add an extra tablespoon of sugar.
- Don't mind seeds in your sauce? You can skip the straining if you don't mind the texture from the seeds.
- If you don't have a blender, you can use a potato masher to mash the strawberries and then get rid of the chunks.
🥣 Equipment
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- Medium saucepan
- Blender, food processor or immersion blender.
- Fine mesh strainer
🧺 Storage
Refrigerate: Store the strawberry sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Freeze: Pour delicious strawberry sauce into ice cube trays and freeze for up to 2-3 months. Add a cube or two to your lemonade, so refreshing.
⌛ Make Ahead
One of the great things about this strawberry sauce is that it tastes even better after it's thickened up. So, feel free to make this ahead to save time.
🍽️ Serve With
- This delicious strawberry coulis can be used on so many different desserts, but this Condensed Milk Ice Cream is my favorite recipe to top with this sauce.
- Serve this Strawberry Coulis with morning pancakes or overnight oats with fresh berries.
- Add strawberry coulis to your drinks. Make a strawberry version of Virgin Mojito or add it to Virgin Margarita.
- End a luxurious creamy meal like the Tuscan shrimp pasta with a scoop of vanilla ice cream topped with this strawberry sauce.
👩🍳 Variations
- Switch out the sugar for honey or pure maple syrup. However, you will need to adjust the amount.
- Instead of lemon juice, you can use your favorite citrus fruit like orange or lime.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract to the sauce while it's cooking for even more flavor.
- Use this strawberry coulis recipe to make other fresh fruit coulis.
💬 FAQs
A coulis is a type of sauce made from puréed fruit or vegetables. It's usually served cold as a topping on desserts.
Yes, you can freeze it for up to 3 months in an airtight container. Let the sauce thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
You can reheat the sauce in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Just be sure to stir it constantly to avoid burning. If it's too thick, add a splash of water or lemon juice to thin it out.
📣 Related Recipes
- If you love strawberry-flavored desserts you may also enjoy this Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It's a classic retro dessert that's layered with a salty pretzel crust, tangy cream cheese filling, and sweet strawberry topping.
- This Strawberry Shortcake Cupcake recipe is the best twist of two classic desserts. They have all the flavor of strawberry shortcake in a handheld form.
- These Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Bars are a great way to use up seasonal rhubarb. They are chewy bars with a sweet and tart layer of strawberry rhubarb filling, topped with an oatmeal crumble.
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Strawberry Coulis
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh plump strawberries
- ¼ cup water
- 5 Tablespoons granulated sugar more if needed
- A dash of salt
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash strawberries, remover the green part and cut in halves.
- Place cut strawberries, sugar, water and lemon juice un a medium saucepan.
- Heat mixture over medium heat stirring often until sugar dissolves.
- Simmer until strawberries break down, this will take about 4 minutes.
- Pour mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer placed over a bowl to collect liquids.
- Taste to adjust sugar, stir in more sugar if you would like to.
- Refrigerate in an airtight jar for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- When straining the strawberry mixture press on solids with a spoon to extract as much juices as possible.
- Some people prefer not to strain the mixture.
- You can use frozen strawberries, just make sure to thaw before using.
- If the mixture comes out too thick for your liking, stir in more water.
- Variations:
- You can use the same process with any fruit you like, try mixed berries, peaches and more.
- Stir in vanilla extract or any extract you like for more flavor.
- Storage:
- Store leftover in mason jars and refrigerate for up to 4-5 days. Stir to combine before using.
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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Caroline Boyle
Added vanilla for a new flavor twist and it was a hit with fresh scones.
mary
mmm I love strawberries this is a good idea will make when I can get the berries and freeze I have done raseberries but never strawberries thanks for your site i love it have many of your reciepes
Teresa
I make something like this but I think the lemon is going to make a difference this time. I'm gonna try it with part Stevia also. I'll try and report back periods thanks again.
Marilou Morgan
Looks delicious!
Donna S
I always have strawberries on hand. This’ll be just perfect! Thank you!
Adrienne
I always have strawberries that need to be used up and this is perfect. I can picture using it over ice cream or cheesecake or even morning pancakes or waffles. Delicious!
Stephanie
This sounds like it would be yummy on a pound cake, but also on waffles or pancakes! Thanks for sharing, Amira.
Lizelle
This is by far the easiest recipient have found. Making Coulis always take time and can be daunting but this was easy and simple to make. Not to forget tasty. A fan favourite in the house.
Barb Cook
I already won (thank you!) so no need to include me in the drawing.
I was thinking about making crepes on Christmas morning and was looking for a recipe just like this! Thank you again! Happy holidays to you and your family.
SUSAN
Can't wait to try this Strawberry Coulis over Cheesecake!!!
Della
This is another winner! Thanks so much for sharing you recipes with all of us! I needed some ideas for Christmas eve dinner! Happy holidays! ❤