This Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake Recipe is bursting with berry flavor and tastes incredible on cheesecakes! With just 4 simple ingredients, you'll have it ready in under 20 minutes. I'll share a few tips to get that perfect deep red color and the right thickness-just thick enough, but not too much!
We're all about desserts, but cheesecake has a special place in our hearts. Along with this strawberry sauce, we've got a whole collection of Cheesecake Recipes-packed with tips and tricks to help you nail them every time!
This topping is perfect for all your cheesecakes, especially for special occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
While homemade cheesecakes are amazing, sometimes you need the convenience of store-bought, and that's where this quick, flavorful sauce comes in-effortless but makes it feel extra special!
- Real Ingredients: No artificial stuff here-just all-natural, real ingredients.
- Amazing flavor: The combo of ingredients and how it's cooked gives you a bright, fresh-tasting sauce that's miles better than anything from a can or jar. Homemade always wins!
- Simple: One step - Put all the ingredient sin the saucepan and you're good. Just let it simmer.
- Quick: Only 5 minutes of hands-on time, then let it cook on low to bring out all the flavors.
- Versatile: Perfect for topping desserts and breakfast dishes alike!
This one is just like the topping on our Philadelphia cheesecake bars! For more dessert goodness, check out our other recipes-think sauces like Caramel Pecan Sauce or Applebee's Blondie Recipe.
Skip to:
Strawberry cheesecake topping ingredients
This recipe only requires 4 ingredients! Ingredient quantities are in the recipe card below, but here are a few noteworthy tips.
- Strawberries: This recipe calls for fresh berries, but frozen works too. No need to thaw-just toss them in and cook. If you've got strawberries on their last leg, this is a great way to save them for a little longer.
- Sugar: We like using granulated sugar for sweetness. You could swap it for maple syrup or honey, but it'll change up the flavor.
- Cornstarch: This thickens things up. No need to dissolve it in water first-just mix everything together and cook on low, and it'll blend right in..
- Lemon juice: The acidity adds a bright pop. If you like extra zing, you can add some lemon zest, but it's not our preference.
How to make strawberry topping for cheesecake
While this is a really simple recipe, there are a few tips that help it turn out perfectly.
Mix together the strawberries, cornstarch, sugar, water, and lemon juice together in a small saucepan off the heat.
Over medium high heat, bring the ingredients to a boiI. Immediately reduce to low and cook for 12-15 minutes. Stir often until it is a deep red color and begins to thicken.
Cool before putting the topping on the cheesecake.
Hint: Over the years, we have discovered that cooking the sauce really low and slow once it has gotten really hot, is what helps it develop the best texture and the perfect red color. Be sure not to let it cook long at the boiling temperature.
How to store
Store the cooled strawberry sauce in an airtight container or lidded jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
How to get a smooth berry sauce
If you want a smother sauce, feel free to use an immersion blender or place it in a blender. For a super smooth sauce, strain through a wire mesh strainer. This will make more of a strawberry glaze.
We just love this cute jar! Plus the strawberry sauce looks beautiful in it!
FAQ
Yes, this cheesecake topping can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
First, keep in mind that any sauce thickened with cornstarch will thicken a bit as it cools. If it cools and still isn't as thick as you want it, dissolve a teaspoon of cornstarch in a tablespoon of water and set aside. Warm the sauce back up, give the cornstarch slurry a fresh stir, and stir it into the sauce. Allow to simmer for a few minutes. The heat is what activates the mixture to thicken.
Tips and tricks
- Cooking it low and slow is what develops the color and flavor
- Frozen strawberries work fine, but the texture is not exactly the same.
How to serve topping
While this topping is tailor made for cheesecake, but it would also be delicious on:
- Homemade or store-bought cheesecake (Like this Lemon Cheesecake Recipe)
- On top of No Bake Cheesecake Recipe
- Pound Cake or this Lemon Loaf (so good!)
- Biscuits
- Ice Cream
- Buttermilk Pancakes
- Waffles
- French Toast
- Yogurt Parfaits
- Trifles
More cheesecake recipes
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Recipe
Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake Recipe (4 Ingredient!)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz strawberries stems removed and cut into ¼ths
- 6 tablespoon sugar
- 4.5 tablespoon water
- 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix the topping ingredients together in a small saucepan off the heat.12 oz strawberries, 6 tablespoon sugar, 4.5 tablespoon water, 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Bring to a boil over medium high. Reduce to low and cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring often, until it is a deep red and thickened.
- Cool before topping the cheesecake.
Notes
- Cooking it low and slow is what develops the color and flavor
- Frozen strawberries work fine, but the texture isn't exactly the same
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.
Danielle says
So easy for cheesecake, but I love it on lemon pancakes as well!