Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake is made from scratch and ready in minutes for your next dessert recipe. This sweet strawberry topping is perfect for more than just cheesecake – try it on pancakes, pound cake, waffles, cupcakes, and more.
Strawberries are the perfect addition to many desserts and baked goods, especially cheesecake. Make this strawberry topping next time you whip up your favorite cheesecake recipe – maybe my Easy Mini Cheesecakes, for example.
This strawberry topping is exceptionally easy to make, and is ready in just a few minutes. You’ll need some fresh strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. That’s it! The strawberries naturally color this topping a vibrant red, so no food coloring is needed.
I like to chop my strawberries small, especially if I’m using strawberry topping on my mini cheesecakes, cupcakes, or individual shortcakes. If you’re topping a larger dessert, like a full cheesecake, pancakes, or waffles, you may want to slice or quarter your strawberries instead.
Keep in mind, if you slice your strawberries larger, you may have to increase the cooking time. The topping is ready once it has thickened, so the best method is to just watch it closely and not rely on time.
Strawberry Topping
Strawberry ToppingLooking for more ideas to use your new favorite strawberry topping recipe? Try some strawberry topping on my Buttermilk Pancakes or inside my Fluffy White Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling.
I like to top a bowl of vanilla ice cream with this strawberry topping. The taste of fresh strawberries is infinitely better than any topping that comes in a jar.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to using this strawberry topping. Have you tried my recipe? What did you use your strawberry topping for? Share in the comments below!
Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries hulled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Making cheesecake tonight for my husband’s work potluck! Strawberry cheesecake, his favorite. <3
Yum, sounds great! Let us know how it goes 😀
Made this but instead of lemon juice , I used orange juice and it came out wonderful !!…Thank you. !!
Thanks for sharing, Nina! That sounds like a great substitution.
How long will this recipe keep in refrigerator ?
It will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator before the strawberries start breaking down.
How early would you fill cupcakes before you serve them?
They are best the same day, but you can fill them the day before and they’d be just fine.
How can i make this keto friendly
Hi Denise, I am not very familiar with keto friendly sugar substitutes, but from looking at a few other recipes it looks like you can simply swap the sugar in this recipe with your favorite sugar substitute, and omit the cornstarch. Another recipe mentions using xantham gum as a thickener.
Here is one recipe that looks promising:
https://lowcarbyum.com/how-to-make-strawberry-sauce-for-cheesecake/