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Easy Strawberry Topping

This delightful topping transforms ripe strawberries into a lush sauce that perfectly complements cheesecake and other desserts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 450 g Fresh strawberries Cut half into small cubes and keep the other half halved.
  • 66 g Granulated sugar Enhances the natural sweetness of strawberries.
  • 5 g Cornstarch Thickens the mixture to create a jam-like consistency.
  • 15 g Lemon juice Brightens the flavor and balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the strawberries thoroughly and gently wipe off moisture with a paper towel. Slice half of the strawberries into small pieces and cut the other half into halves.
Cooking the Mixture
  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar and cornstarch to eliminate lumps.
  2. Add the sliced strawberries, sugar-cornstarch mixture, and lemon juice into the saucepan.
  3. Heat over medium heat until gently boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes until thickened.
Finishing Up
  1. Add the halved strawberries and cook for an additional minute until warmed through.
  2. Transfer to a glass bowl and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries for best flavor. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference. Consider adding vanilla extract or cinnamon for extra flavor. This topping can be made a day in advance.