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This Ridiculously Easy, Fresh Strawberry Coulis pairs deliciously with yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake, chocolate, panna cotta and so much more! It comes together in less than 15 minutes and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer. On top of all that, there are free printable labels for gifts!
My "go-to" for a dessert sauce for the past few years has been our super easy Raspberry Coulis. It's a perfect sauce to garnish all sorts of desserts and is fabulous for breakfast drizzled over yogurt and topped with our Double Almond Granola. But I thought it would be nice to have another option so when I found some beautiful local strawberries recently, it didn't take long to come up with this Ridiculously Easy Strawberry Coulis.
Super versatile
In addition to being adaptable for so many uses, I love that this Strawberry Coulis can be made on the stovetop or, even easier, in the microwave. It can be stored in the refrigerator or in the freezer. And because of the freezer option, you can enjoy it all year long! See what I mean? Super versatile!
Another way to preserve strawberry season
When fresh strawberry season rolls around, I'm all about making jam. The season is sweet, but way too short, so it's nice to have a way to make it enjoyable all year long. You might laugh, but I'm so "all about it" that we have 5 unique strawberry jam/jelly recipes in the Café archives.
The recipes go from classic Strawberry Freezer Jam to Strawberry Jelly, Strawberry Balsamic Black Pepper Jelly, Strawberry Habanero Pepper Jelly, Strawberry Jalapeño Jam and even a Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam.
But now there's another delicious way to savor the strawberry season, this Fresh Strawberry Coulis! When the warm days of spring and summer seem a distant memory, you can pull out a jar or bottle of this fabulous sauce and experience the wonderful taste of fresh berries!
What to do with this Ridiculously Easy Strawberry Coulis
Although we mentioned a few things to to with this strawberry coulis, let's check out some others:
- It's fabulous with any type of chocolate dessert like this Swedish Sticky Chocolate Cake.
- It makes a wonderful ice cream sauce.
- Serve it drizzled over fresh fruit for a delicious healthy dessert option.
- Drizzle it over oatmeal topped with fresh blueberries.
- Serve it with pound cake or Bundt cake.
- Swirl it into yogurt for a fresh strawberry-flavored breakfast option.
- Spoon it over these Ridiculously Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème.
- Strawberry Coulis pairs fantastically with lemon. Drizzle it over any Lemon Dessert like this French Lemon Tart or this French Grandmother Lemon Yogurt Cake.
- It makes a delicious topping for panna cotta. We love it as a pretty top layer over the Lemon Rosemary Panna Cotta pictured below (recipe coming up this week!).
Last but not least, this Fresh Strawberry Coulis makes a lovely gift so we've created some pretty labels that are free for the asking.
Simply leave us a comment in the comment section below this post and let us know you'd like to receive them. We'll email you two different-sized PDFs and instructions on how to print them up on your computer at home. The labels are also a great way to keep things organized in your refrigerator or freezer!
So if you see a roadside stand with fresh strawberries or a sign that says "Pick Your Own Strawberries", don't drive by! Pick up a bucket or a few quarts and take 10-15 minutes to make a batch of this delicious Strawberry Coulis. I promise you won't be sorry!
Ridiculously Easy Lemon Rosemary Panna Cotta (recipe coming this week!)
Cafe Tips for making this Ridiculously Easy Strawberry Coulis
- The color and flavor of this Fresh Strawberry coulis will depend on the quality of your strawberries. Look for fresh local berries or store-bought strawberries that are deep red and nicely ripened.
- The coulis will get thicker as it cools. If it's too thick after it has cooled, you can add a bit of water.
- The amount of sugar you'll need for this recipe can vary a bit, depending on the sweetness of your berries. I like to start with a cup and add a little more, if needed. If your berries are super sweet to start with, you could initially go with less and adjust as needed.
- This coulis can be stored for 3-5 days in the refrigerator or 6-9 months in the freezer.
- It's not necessary but I like to strain my coulis through a fine-mesh strainer when it's done for a super smooth sauce.
Thought for the day:
I will praise you, Lord, among the nations;
I will sing of you among the peoples.
For great is your love, higher than the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the skies.
Be exalted, O God, above the heavens;
let your glory be over all the earth.
Psalm 108:3-5
What we're listening to for inspiration:
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- 2 quarts fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
- 1 cup granulated sugar maybe more
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Combine berries, sugar and lemon juice in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Stir well to combine.
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Cook on high power for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave and stir again.
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Repeat the 1 minute in the microwave followed by a good stir 3 more times. The berries should have released a lot of their juice by this time.
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Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor container and blend for 1 minute on high. Taste and add more sugar and/or lemon juice, if needed.
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For a super smooth sauce, strain the coulis through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
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Chill for at least 3-4 hours in the refrigerator. (The sauce will get thicker as it cools.) Serve and enjoy!
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Chill for at least 3-4 hours in the refrigerator. (The sauce will get thicker as it cools.)
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Combine berries, sugar and lemon juice in a medium-large saucepan. Stir well to combine.
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Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a simmer. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently or until the berries have released a lot of their juices.
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Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor container and blend for 1 minute on high. Taste and add more sugar and/or lemon juice, if needed.
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For a super smooth sauce, strain the coulis through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl.
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Chill for at least 3-4 hours in the refrigerator. (The sauce will get thicker as it cools.) Serve and enjoy!
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The coulis will last for 3-5 days in the refrigerator and for 6-9 months in the freezer.
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
Geeta says
I would like to the pdf....thanks
Sandy Clifford says
Hi Chris,I am resending my email address for the PDF.Hope it works this time!Thank you
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Just sent them again, Sandy!
Dianne J Turbin says
Would love to have these lovely labels, thank you in advance.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sure, Dianne!
Yamitt says
Thanks for the recipe! I would like to receive the free PDF labels.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sending them your way, Yamitt!
Sandy Clifford says
May I please have the PDF label. I'm going to make Ricotta Bundt cake and serve it with strawberries and strawberry coulis.Thank you so much.Really look forward to my emails with your recipes! Thank you .
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Yum! So glad you are enjoying the recipes, Sandy! Sending the labels your way.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Hi Sandy, the labels could not be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?
Maggie says
May I have some of your pretty labels,please?
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Of course, Maggie!
Patti A Landis says
Hello, Strawberry season is soon approaching our area. I would love to make this recipe and use the labels for my jars. Thank you for providing these.
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Enjoy, Patti!
Bunny C Neuenschwander says
I would really like to have the free PDF
Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine says
Sending them your way, Bunny!