Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake
This strawberry topping for cheesecake can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries, is easy to make, and takes a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Strawberry topping
- 1 pound Strawberries
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- ⅓ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add strawberries that are cut in half, add the sugar, and lemon juice, and mix over medium-high heat.
- Decrease the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes mixing occasionally.
- Mix the cornstarch in a small bowl with a little bit of water and pour it into the strawberry mixture mixing constantly. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Set aside and let it cool. Top the cheesecake with the strawberry topping, slice and enjoy!
Notes
- If you are looking for a chunky consistency, cut your strawberries in half. If you are looking for a smoother texture, cut the strawberries into smaller pieces and they will break while cooking.
- Use ripe, juicy strawberries for the best flavor in your sauce. Look for berries that are deep red in color and fragrant.
- Keep in mind that the sauce thickens as it chills, if it looks too runny, you may need to let it cool before adding more cornstarch to make it thicker.
- For a smooth sauce, don't blend the strawberries before cooking them. It will make the mixture runny. Simply cook it as written in the instructions and then blend the finished sauce.
- Cook this compote over low heat while it cooks so it won't burn on the bottom of the pan.
- Taste the strawberries before making the sauce. If they are sour and less sweet, add more sugar. If they are very sweet, use less sugar.
- Let the sauce completely cool before you use it for desserts like ice cream, or cheesecakes, so it won't melt the dessert down.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.04gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 356mgFiber: 5gSugar: 44gVitamin A: 29IUVitamin C: 137mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
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