30+ Best Cheesecake Toppings: Strawberry Sauce & More
Transform your cheesecake into a delightful masterpiece with our 30+ Best Cheesecake Toppings: Strawberry Sauce & More! This easy-to-make strawberry sauce adds a burst of freshness and vibrant flavor to your dessert, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb strawberries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberries: Halve the strawberries and combine them in a saucepan with sugar, orange zest, and lemon juice. Mix over medium-high heat until well-combined.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low, allowing the mixture to simmer for about 15 minutes until strawberries soften.
- Thicken: Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir into the strawberry mixture. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm over desserts or cooling completely for drizzling over cheesecake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg