This easy, strawberry topping for cheesecake, requires only a few ingredients and tastes so delicious. If you are looking for a simple sauce to dress up your next cheesecake, this strawberry topping is it! You will love the simplicity of this sauce. It is not only great for cheesecakes but is great for topping waffles, French toast, pancakes, ice cream, and the likes!

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I’m not really a fan of canned fruit toppings, but do use it in a pinch, as I did for my cheesecake jars . It does make life easier, but seriously, I would rather use homemade fruit toppings/sauce.

This homemade strawberry topping is simple enough to jazz up a plain cheesecake and make it look all fancy. It is so delicious that it can be eaten on its own 😀 So, you should definitely consider using this strawberry topping for your next cheesecake.

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Strawberry Topping For Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 16 oz strawberries divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated cane sugar adjust as per desired sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or your favorite orange liqueur, optional

Instructions

  • Cut half of the strawberries lengthwise into thick slices and the rest of it into halves. Place the sliced strawberries in a medium saucepan, add sugar, and lemon juice. You can add a couple of tablespoons of water if the strawberries are not juicy, or else it won’t turn syrupy.
  • Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently until the strawberries release their juices and the mixture begins to boil, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until most of the strawberries have broken down and the mixture begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes more.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce, stir continuously until the sauce thickens. If the sauce thickens too much, add a few tablespoons of water and adjust the consistency.
  • Add the remaining halved strawberries, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of Grand Marnier (if using), mix well and simmer for another minute. Switch off the heat, set aside to cool.
  • Transfer to a bowl or a jar, refrigerate until ready to serve.

To top the cheesecake

  • After the cheesecake has been refrigerated for 8-10 hours, remove it from the springform pan, and top it with strawberry sauce. Arrange the strawberry halves in a single layer, cut-side facing down. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, slice and serve with remaining strawberry sauce, if desired.

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Notes

A simple and easy recipe to make creamy and decadent, New-York style Instant Pot Cheesecake! This post includes helpful tips, tricks, and a handy video to help you make the perfect cheesecake from scratch.

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But guess what! Valentine’s is not really far off, and the colors of this cheesecake are just apt for the occasion! Make this easy pressure cooker cheesecake and impress your loved ones 🙂