Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake

5 from 1 vote

Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake

This Homemade Strawberry Sauce goes perfectly on top of a slice of homemade cheesecake, french toast, ice cream, cake, and more! Ready in 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Calories: 30kcal

Author: Briana

Equipment

small saucepan
Rubber Spatula

Ingredients

16 ounces strawberries, quartered with tops removed
⅕ cup powdered sugar (can be substituted for granular sugar, and also, please sweeten to suit your personal taste!)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (juice of ½ a lemon)
1/16 teaspoon xanthan gum (or more as needed to thicken the sauce. Cornstarch can be used as well.)
water, if needed to thin

Instructions

Add strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar to a small pan over medium-high heat. Stir constantly to coat the berries and dissolve the sweetener. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Allow to simmer for 6-8 minutes, then gradually add in a small amount of xanthan gum or cornstarch, stirring constantly to thicken. Pour in a slow stream of water if desired to loosen the mixture.
After another 2-3 minutes. Pour sauce into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 10 days. This recipe can also be frozen for up to 6 months.

Notes

- Use fresh, ripe strawberries. The quality of your strawberries will greatly affect the taste of the topping, so choose strawberries that are in season and ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust the thickness to your liking. Xanthan gum is a powerful thickener, so start with a small amount and add more as needed to achieve your desired thickness. If the mixture becomes too thick, add water a tablespoon at a time to thin it out.

- Let the topping cool before serving. The topping will thicken as it cools, so let it cool to room temperature before serving. This will also give the flavors a chance to meld together and intensify.
- To use cornstarch instead of xanthan gum, start with ½ of a tablespoon and add more if needed.

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