Easy Strawberry Coulis Recipe

Hello friends and food lovers! As a recipe developer, I’ve always cherished the joy of crafting simple yet sublime dishes, whether it be for my website or for some of the world’s leading food brands. Today, I’m thrilled to share a seasonal twist on a beloved classic: a Simple Strawberry Coulis, enhanced with the zesty brightness of lemon. This recipe exemplifies my approach to culinary creation—easy to prepare with minimal ingredients while maximizing flavor.

This three-ingredient strawberry coulis recipe really brings out the intense flavor and vibrant color of the strawberries. It’s the perfect sauce to make during strawberry season for elevating your favorite dessert like ice cream, cakes, cheesecakes, pancakes, and I even love to use it in summer cocktails.

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh ripe strawberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Directions

• Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer the cooked strawberries to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth.
• Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to achieve a smooth sauce. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

Important Tips

• Choosing Your Ingredients: Opt for fresh berries at their peak ripeness to ensure the intense strawberry flavor shines in your coulis.
• Blending Options: For best results, a high-speed blender or an immersion blender can be used to achieve the perfect consistency for your coulis, ensuring it is smooth without being overly thick.
• Serving Suggestions: This versatile coulis pairs beautifully with everything from French toast and panna cotta to a slice of pound cake or a bowl of ice cream. It’s even my favourite to use on my Greek Yogurt Waffles!

Why This Recipe Works

I understand the importance of simplicity in the kitchen, whether I’m making a recipe at home or creating a recipe for a client. This easy strawberry coulis recipe, requiring just three simple ingredients, transforms everyday desserts into gourmet experiences. The addition of lemon not only complements the strawberries but also adds a layer of complexity to the sauce as well.

Versatility

If you would like to substitute or try different variations, it’s a pretty flexible recipe. I’ve tested using brown sugar or maple syrup instead of the white sugar. Both of these turned out just a delectable! You can alternatively use orange juice and orange zest instead of the lemon.

Expertise in Every Spoonful

This recipe has been tested until perfect and is designed to be foolproof, providing you with a delicious strawberry sauce that can elevate any dessert. The French word “coulis” might sound fancy, but here, it simply means a fruit purée that is versatile and easy to make.

How to Store for Later

For those who love to prepare ahead, this coulis can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week or frozen in ice cube trays for extended use. Thawing the coulis is easy—simply move it to the refrigerator a few hours before you need it. The benefit of freezing in an ice tray is you can only defrost a little at time!

Other Strawberry Recipes You’ll Love

• Strawberry Crumble Recipe
• Strawberry Oat Breakfast Muffins
• Strawberry Scones
• Strawberry Torte

Recipe Recap

This homemade strawberry coulis recipe is not just about achieving the perfect sauce; it’s about bringing a touch of gourmet to everyday life. So, whether you’re drizzling it over a dessert or incorporating it into a cocktail, it promises to elevate your favourite recipes with a burst of natural fruit flavors.

Did you try this Strawberry Coulis recipe? Let me know your thoughts in the comments or connect with me over on Instagram at @may.eightyfive. I’d love to hear from you! You can also find me on Facebook where I drop new recipes every week!