Strawberry Coulis
This 3-Ingredient Strawberry Coulis is a simple yet elegant sauce that brings a bright, fruity flavor to desserts. It is ready in just 15 minutes and adds a vibrant, sweet-tart finish to cakes, pancakes, or ice cream.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved (or frozen, thawed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional, for brightness
- 1-2 tablespoons water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Cook the strawberries – In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
- Blend for smoothness – Remove from heat and blend the mixture using an immersion blender directly in the saucepan, or transfer to a blender and process until smooth.
- Strain for extra smoothness (optional) – If you prefer a silky coulis, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with a spoon to remove seeds and pulp.
- Adjust consistency – If too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and stir to combine. If too thin, return to the saucepan and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened. Optional: for a thicker sauce – simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry (½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water).
- Cool & store – Let the coulis cool to room temperature before using. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use Ripe Strawberries: The sweeter the berries, the better the flavor! If they’re a bit tart, adjust the sugar to taste.
- Strain for Extra Smoothness: For a silky coulis, press it through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. This is optional!
- Balance the Sweetness: Taste and adjust the sugar or lemon juice to get the perfect sweet-tart balance.
- Don’t Overcook: Simmer just until the strawberries soften; overcooking can dull the fresh flavor.
- Chill for Best Texture: Let the coulis cool completely before serving for a thick, glossy finish.
Nutrition
Serving: 50g | Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
