Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake Recipe (4 Ingredient!)
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!
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 35kcal
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
Tips & Tricks
- Cooking it low and slow is what develops the color and flavor
- Frozen strawberries work fine, but the texture isn't exactly the same
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 35kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
