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homemade strawberry cheesecake topping

Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake, Angel Food Cake, Pancakes, and Ice Cream

This strawberry topping for cheesecake is homemade, glossy, and full of sweet berry flavor. It also works beautifully on angel food cake, pancakes, ice cream, cake, and waffles. You’ll learn how to make strawberry syrup that turns simple desserts into something special.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 108 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sliced strawberries cored and sliced thin
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice this is less than the juice of a whole lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon rum extract optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix strawberries, sugar, lemon juice and rum extract in a small saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Lower the heat and simmer for ten minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Allow the strawberry topping to cool before serving. Syrup will be thick.
  • If desired, you may strain or puree with an immersion blender for a smoother syrup.

Notes

Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 58mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
Keyword strawberries, syrup
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