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Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake
A quick berry compote that tastes as fresh as can be, 3-ingredient Strawberry Topping is delicious spooned over cheesecake, ice cream, or a buttery biscuit fresh from the oven.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 88 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound strawberries washed, hulled and sliced, (about 3 cups whole, see note 1)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat, combine the strawberries and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low heat and simmer for 20 minutes, whisking occasionally. Add vanilla, stir to combine, and remove from heat.
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Notes
- Strawberries: Fresh or frozen, whatever looks better at the store. And you can apply this recipe to other berries, too.
- Yield: One recipe makes about 1 cup of topping.
- Make ahead: Strawberry Topping can be made several days ahead and refrigerated until you need it.
- Storage: Refrigerate in a sealed container.
- Freezing: Strawberry topping freezes really well for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
- Other fruit: Feel free to substitute other berries for the strawberries. Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries are all delightful once gently simmered into a sweet sauce.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.25cup
Calories
88kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
174mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
67mg
(74%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 174mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 67mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.