Strawberry Dessert Topping

This is a favorite topping with classic cheesecake. It can also be used to make strawberry shortcake.

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Strawberry Dessert Topping

Planning

  • Prep Time:

    5 minutes

  • Bake/Cook Time:

  • Chill/Set Time:

  • Servings:

Preparation

  • Materials

    Colander for washing the strawberries
    Knife and cutting board
    Mixing Bowls
    Prep Bowls
    Spoon or Spatula to mix it up
    Melting Pot
    Zester

  • Prep

    Wash and quarter the strawberries
    Juice and zest a large lemon

  • Oven/Stove

  • Shopping List

    Strawberries - 1 lb
    Lemon - Large
    Granulated Sugar
    Vanilla Extract

Ingredients & Steps

  • Ingredients

    Strawberries, quartered 1ob (16oz)
    Granulated Sugar 200g (1 cup)
    Lemon Juice, Fresh 2 tbsp
    Lemon Zest 1 tbsp
    Vanilla Extract 2 tsp

  • Steps

    STEP 1: Cut the strawberries in quarters. You want 1" size pieces approximately.

    STEP 2: Marinate the strawberries in a bowl with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let them set 3 hours or overnight.

    STEP 3: Drain the strawberries and set them aside in a bowl and pour the juices into a metling pot.

    STEP 3: Make strawberry syrup. For a thicker syrup add 4 tbsp cornstarch and mix well. Heat the melting pot of juices in a saucepan over medium heat until reduced and thickened to a consistency you like.

    STEP 4: Pour the strawberry syrup over the strawberries in the bowl and mix.

    The topping is ready to be spooned over a dessert.

Notes

If the strawberry syrup gets a little too thick, just mix in a little lemon juice.

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