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    Easy Strawberry Coulis

    Published Sep 8, 2019, modified Sep 26, 2022 by Nicole Shroff / This site uses cookies. See the privacy policy linked in my footer. This site generates income via ads/ 23 Comments /

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    This easy 3 ingredient strawberry sauce is perfect for cheesecake, pancakes, ice-cream, and more! It will take your desserts to another level!

    Strawberry coulis in a small glass jar with a sprig of mint.
    Strawberry Coulis

    This delicious coulis is a smooth sauce with a slightly thick consistency. It requires just 3 ingredients (no thickeners) and 3 easy steps.

    What we love about this strawberry sauce is that not only does it add a beautiful pop of glossy, bright red colour to a dessert, it also has a most wonderful, intense fresh strawberry flavour.

    The fresh strawberry flavour complements so many different desserts.

    “It’s strawberry season here and we can only eat so many fresh ones so I was looking for another way to use them. I made this and spread a layer of coulis over some vanilla cake before topping with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. OMG!! I have since made numerous batches and popped them into the freezer. We are going to enjoy these over the winter, probably on cheesecake, in smoothies, etc etc. What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing it.” Michelle

    This strawberry coulis can be preserved for prolonged storage while keeping the same delicious flavour, check out our tips on canning sauces.

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    • What is a coulis?
    • It goes well with
    • The consistency
    • How to make it in 3 easy steps
    • Make ahead and storing
    • Freezing
    • Ideas for frozen coulis
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    What is a coulis?

    A coulis is a thin sauce made from puréed and strained vegetables or fruits. Fruit coulis is typically used to drizzled over desserts.

    It goes well with

    Try this strawberry sauce drizzled over:

    • cheesecake
    • waffles/pancakes/crepes
    • over fresh strawberries
    • ice-cream
    • frozen yogurt
    • in a sundae
    • Magija dessert
    • chocolate cake,  or in between the layers of sponge cakes
    • porridge
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    The consistency

    Rather than straining away the pulp from the liquid, we prefer to blend it.

    It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon creating a perfect consistency for a smooth yet slightly thick sauce – perfect for drizzling over desserts.

    How to make it in 3 easy steps

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    Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

    Strawberries boiling in small pan.

    Turn the heat down to the lowest setting and simmer (uncovered) for 10 minutes.

    Using hand blender to blend the strawberries in small pan.

    Turn off the heat and blend to a smooth sauce (coats the back of a spoon). Then strain and cool before serving.

    Make ahead and storing

    This recipe can be prepared in advance. Set it aside to cool then transfer to a sealed container and chill for up to 3 days.

    The coulis will thicken slightly when chilled. If a thinner consistency is required, blend with a little water.

    Freezing

    You certainly can freeze strawberry coulis, so when strawberries are in season make a large batch to last through the year.

    Pour the coulis into an ice cube tray to freeze, then pop them into a labelled sealed container to keep in the freezer. Defrost as many cubes as required in a covered container in the fridge or on the counter.

    Ideas for frozen coulis

    Freeze in an ice tray and make frozen strawberry cubes.

    • Use them in fruit drinks
    • Blend a handful to make a strawberry granita
    • Blend with banana and yogurt to make a delicious smoothie

    ⭐️ Are you making this Strawberry Coulis recipe? I’d love to know how it turned out in the comments! And please give it a star rating below!

    Instagram – I love seeing your creations, so post a picture, tag @endofthefork and hashtag #endofthefork

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    📋 Recipe

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    Easy Strawberry Coulis

    Nicole Shroff
    This easy 3 ingredient strawberry sauce is perfect for cheesecake, pancakes, ice-cream, and more! It will take your dessert to another level! 
    4.98 from 37 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine All
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 86 kcal

    Ingredients

    Metric | US Customary
    • 14 ounces fresh strawberries 400g, washed, hulled, and halved or quartered
    • ½ cup white sugar 100g
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • 14 ounces fresh strawberries, ½ cup white sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
      Combine strawberries, sugar and lemon juice together in a saucepan and bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
    • Turn down to low heat and allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
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    • Turn off the heat and blend to a smooth sauce (which will coat the back of a spoon*). Strain to remove any seeds then leave to cool before serving.

    Notes

    Storage

    Fridge – store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    Freezer – Pour the sauce into an ice cube tray to freeze, then pop them into a labelled ziploc bag to keep in the freezer. Defrost as many cubes as required in a covered container in the fridge.
    *Dip a spoon in the sauce and run a finger down it. If it leaves a mark, that is the perfect consistency.

    MEASUREMENT NOTES

    The ingredients here on EOTF are set out in grams & milliliters and in US cups & spoons.

    Equipment

    Handheld Blender
    Medium saucepan with lid
    Chopping Board

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 101mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Helen

      September 26, 2022 at 11:53 am

      Please could you tell me how to bottle strawberry coulis I want to sell them at a market stall raising money for the cancer council
      Helen

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        September 26, 2022 at 8:46 pm

        Hi Helen, the safest way to do this is by canning. I have written this article Canning Sauces for more details. Best of luck with the fundraiser!

        Reply
    2. Thomas

      August 11, 2022 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      I tripled the recipe and used frozen strawberries. Came out amazing. Had to stop my self from eating it out of the bowl!

      Reply
    3. Michelle

      June 30, 2022 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      It’s strawberry season here and we can only eat so many fresh ones so I was looking for another way to use them. I made this and spread a layer of coulis over some vanilla cake before topping with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. OMG!! I have since made numerous batches and popped them into the freezer. We are going to enjoy these over the winter, probably on cheesecake, in smoothies, etc etc. What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        June 30, 2022 at 3:53 pm

        Thanks so much for your lovely comment, I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. Nora K.

      March 24, 2022 at 12:16 am

      5 stars
      Really tasty! My family loved it paired with some ice cream

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        March 24, 2022 at 5:49 am

        Hi Nora, I’m so happy your family loved it, thanks so much for the lovely comment!

        Reply
    5. Charmaine

      December 25, 2021 at 1:38 am

      5 stars
      I made this fresh on Christmas morning to go over waffles and topped them off with whipped cream. The coulis was still warm so it worked it’s way perfectly into the waffles. I didn’t bother blitzing or straining it, I wanted a decadent full flavoured chunky coulis that easily reflected the fresh seasonal berries.
      Loved by adults and kids alike. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        December 26, 2021 at 3:40 pm

        It sounds wonderful Charmaine, I’m so pleased you all loved it!

        Reply
    6. Adam

      February 05, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      4 stars
      I like the simplicity of the recipe. While blending the mixture for a while (3-5 minutes) will pulverize many of the seeds, I would recommend that after blending one gently pushes the mixture with a spatula through a fine mesh sieve to remove as many of the seeds as possible. This will leave a very elegant and smooth coulis.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        February 06, 2021 at 1:32 am

        Thank you for the tip Adam, I’m glad you liked it.

        Reply
      • Debi

        November 05, 2021 at 5:43 pm

        Hi Adam…We always leave any remaining seeds after blending the mix, because of their nutritious value…Even raspberry coulis…They seem to always be quite smooth… : )

        Reply
    7. Bida

      July 05, 2020 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      So easy to make but taste divine.. used as topping for pancake, will definitely make this again…

      Reply
    8. Kathy AJ

      July 01, 2020 at 3:58 pm

      Just made this to drizzle on a tart my sisters making for Canada Day (the red). Had lovely frozen strawberries – used less sugar. Very simple. Put in in a squeeze bottle for multiple uses.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        July 02, 2020 at 12:03 am

        That’s great Kathy, I’m so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    9. Madie

      June 16, 2020 at 1:26 am

      this looks so good! I’m looking for different ideas for toppings on french toast and this looks amazing!
      I just wanted to ask, do you think the recipe will work using a sugar substitute (e.g. granulated stevia) in place of the white sugar?

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        June 16, 2020 at 1:58 am

        Thanks Madie, and yes granulated stevia will work in this recipe.

        Reply
    10. Joyce

      April 11, 2020 at 11:49 am

      Could you add Grand Mariner to it, or would it be too watery? Maybe before you reduce it?
      Also, can you use frozen fresh strawberries. I’m also making on lockdown and I had to freeze my fresh strawberries so they wouldn’t go bad. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        April 11, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Hi Joyce, I would leave the frozen strawberries out on the counter to soften slightly before using them. Also, adding a splash (1-2 tablespoons) of Grand Marnier halfway through the cooking won’t make it too watery.

        Reply
    11. Liz mc

      April 11, 2020 at 9:54 am

      Thanks for this recipe I’ve just made it to go with our Easter egg cheese cake I can’t stop testing it ha ha.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        April 11, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        THanks Liz, I know what you mean. Enjoy your Easter cheesecake!

        Reply
    12. Marie

      April 04, 2020 at 1:42 pm

      Hi there , I made your strawberry coli, during lockdown . I served it hot unblended with a packet made cheese cake
      To say it saved the cheese from being bland is a understatement, it was amazing, my husband licked his plate clean!!! I will probably never do it again as I don’t have alot of time as life gets in the way, but if I do I shall definitely follow your recipe it was so easy thank you.

      Reply
      • Nicole Shroff

        April 04, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        Hi Marie, thank you so much, I’m glad you and your husband enjoyed the coulis. I usually make a large amount to freeze as it’s a great ingredient to have on hand.

        Reply

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