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This Strawberry Coulis - aka Strawberry Sauce - is a delicious sweet sauce to pour over your favourite cakes and desserts or to use as a breakfast topping. Made with 3 ingredients only and low in sugar, it is a great sauce to keep in the fridge at all time!

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Why we love this recipe

Don't you love a recipe made with 3 ingredients only and that can be used in hundreds of different ways? This Strawberry Coulis is one of those!

Just like my other favourite Raspberry, Mixed Berries, Blueberry, Passion Fruit and Mango Coulis, this sauce is so easy to make. And it can be used in so many different ways: over a Cheesecake, Pavlova, Mousse, Panna Cotta, Strawberry Crumble Cake, Cake Filling, over your favourite Breakfast,... or with any type of desserts, really!

It is made with 3 ingredients only and low in sugar. And can easily be made with no refined sugar if needed! It is also a vegan sweet sauce, making it suitable for many diets and food restrictions.

What is a Coulis Sauce

"Coulis" is a French Word coming from the verb 'couler', which means to drip or pour.

What is a fruit coulis? It is a sweet, thick sauce made from a fruit that is cooked like a Blueberry Compote then blended, often with a little bit of sugar and sometimes with the addition of other ingredients like Lemon Juice or Vanilla.

Ingredients

This strawberry sauce is Dairy-Free, Vegan, Gluten-Free and is made with 3 ingredients only:

  • Strawberries: you can use fresh or frozen strawberries
  • Lemon Juice: used to balance out the sweet taste of strawberries, and to help the sauce set as lemon is naturally high in pectin.
  • Caster Sugar: used for sweetness, to thicken the sauce and and for preserving it.
  • A little bit of Water, if required

Water may or may not be required - it will really depend on how much liquid comes out of the fruits naturally! If the fruits start to stick to the bottom of the pan straight away, add a little bit of water to help.

Note that if you use Frozen Strawberries, you will need to cook the fruits for a little bit longer to thaw them completely and to make sure most of the extra water evaporates.

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How to make Strawberry Coulis

Making this coulis follows the exact same steps than my Raspberry Coulis Recipe or my Mango Coulis. It is made over the stove in a small pot, and will require an immersion blender to finish the sauce.

  • Slice the Strawberries.
  • Place them in a small pot with the Lemon Juice and Caster Sugar and turn on a low to medium heat.
  • Leave them to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until very soft. Stir occasionally to make sure they don't stick to the bottom of the pan.
  • Remove from the stove and blend it using an Immersion Blender (or carefully transfer into your blender - it will be very hot). Mix until very smooth.
  • Pour through a thin-mesh sieve to keep the liquid only and remove any seeds or thick chunks of fruits that could be left.
  • Leave to cool down, then Transfer into a sealed jar in the fridge.

Note that if you don't have an immersion blender, you could use a regular blender but make sure to blend it on low and for a few seconds only. If you blend it too much, the thick sauce will become too liquid.

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Recipe FAQs

What is the difference between a coulis and a puree

Making a Coulis and a Purée starts the same way: by cooking some fruits in a pot on the stove. While making a Fruit Purée only requires you to mash the cooked fruits, a Coulis has a couple of other steps: be blended, then pressed through a sieve to keep a thick sauce only.

A Puree usually has chunks of cooked fruits while a Coulis is a liquid sauce only.

Can you make Strawberry Coulis with No Sugar

With Strawberries especially - because they are naturally sweet - you could basically make a sauce from the fruit only. But I like to add a little bit of Sugar as it helps to slightly caramelise the fruits before they are blended.

If you want to make Refined Sugar Free Strawberry Sauce, you can absolutely skip the Caster Sugar all together, or replace it with the same amount of Honey - or Maple / Agave Syrup to keep it Vegan.

How to thicken a Coulis

A Coulis does not require any extra ingredients to thicken it. Instead, it uses cooked fruits that are blended just until smooth - and should be naturally thick.

If you are looking for a thick strawberry sauce instead, you can always add a little bit of Cornstarch to the finished coulis and place it back on the stove to thicken more.

Is coulis served hot or cold?

They can be served either way! Depending on the dessert or breakfast you are serving it with, a coulis can be kept cold or re-heated. It is entirely up to you!

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Storing & Freezing

How to store this strawberry sauce

A coulis should be kept in the fridge, preferably in a sealed jar or air-tight container. Because it is low in sugar, it will not keep for days at room temperature so it is best to store it in the fridge.

How long can I keep this topping?

I keep my coulis in the fridge for up to a week. Again, because it is low in sugar, it won't keep for as long as a jam or canned fruits for example.

Can I freeze a Coulis?

Yes, you can! A great way to freeze a coulis - or any sweet sauce - is to pour it into an ice tray. That way, you can thaw small quantities when needed. Alternatively, you can also keep it in a freezing bag or container.

To thaw a coulis, either use your microwave or place it back on the stove. I personally prefer to stove option as it will help evaporate any extra water that would come from the freezing.

What to serve this strawberry sauce with

There are literally millions of desserts, breakfast, or even savoury dishes you can serve this sauce with!

Here are a few of my favourites:

  • Blueberry Pancakes
  • 3 Ingredients Banana Pancakes
  • Cinnamon Strawberry Galette
  • Coconut Strawberry Scones
  • Strawberry Custard Tartlets
  • Flourless Strawberry Almond Cake
  • Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
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More Sweet Sauces and Fruit Toppings

  • Mixed Berry Compote
  • Homemade Applesauce
  • Orange Curd
  • Blueberry Compote
  • Lemon Curd
  • Raspberry Compote

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Easy Strawberry Coulis (Strawberry Sauce)

This Strawberry Coulis - aka Strawberry Sauce - is a delicious sweet sauce to pour over your favourite cakes and desserts or to use as a breakfast topping. Made with 3 ingredients only and low in sugar, it is a great sauce to keep in the fridge at all time!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 Servings (About 1 Cup / Jar of Coulis)

Calories: 23kcal

Author: Sylvie

Ingredients

  • 350 Gr (12 oz) Strawberries - fresh or frozen
  • 30 Gr (2 tbsp) Caster Sugar - or Honey / Maple / Agave Syrup
  • 1/2 Lemon, Juiced
  • a little bit of Water - if required

Disclaimer

I highly recommend using the measurements in grams & ml (instead of cups & spoons) for more accuracy and better results.

Instructions

  • Wash and Slice your strawberries. Place them in a small pot with the Caster Sugar. and Lemon Juice.

  • Turn on low to medium heat and leave to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes (see note 1), or until very soft. Stir occasionally to make sure the fruits don't stick to the bottom of the pan. If the fruits seem to stick to the pan straight away, add a little bit of water and stir.

  • Remove from the stove and blend with an Immersion Blender (see note 2) until very smooth. You should not see any chunks of fruits anymore.

  • Pour the sauce through a thin-mesh sieve to keep the thick liquid only. Discard any seeds or fruit chunks left.

  • Leave to cool down, then transfer into a sealed jar to keep in the fridge. Reheat for serving if needed.

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Notes

  1. If using Frozen Strawberries, you may need to cook them for a little bit longer to allow for the fruit to thaw and evaporate any excess moisture.
  2. You can also use your stand blender, but be careful when transferring in the coulis as it will be very hot at this point. You may want to leave it to cool down first before pouring it into your blender.

Note that serving size is an approximate only.

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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FAQs

What is strawberry coulis made of? ›

What is a strawberry coulis. The word makes it sound fancy, but all it is simply a strawberry sauce. Literally that's it. It is a smooth, 3 ingredient sauce made from pureed and strained strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

How long does homemade coulis last in the fridge? ›

Tip the mixture into the sieve and push through the liquid using a spatula. Discard the seeds. The coulis is ready to use. Will keep refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to two days.

What is the process of coulis? ›

In order to make a coulis, the fruits or vegetables are pureed and then strained. Sometimes, they are strained multiple times to remove any seeds or chunks and to give the liquid a velvety texture. Vegetables are usually cooked and then pureed, but fruits may be pureed fresh with no cooking.

What is the recommended rate of sugar to fruit when making a fruit coulis? ›

Recipe: Easy Uncooked Fruit Coulis

2 cups fresh or frozen fruit (such as berries, mango, peach, or raspberry) 2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste. 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional, to taste)

What is the difference between a purée sauce and a coulis? ›

Something that distinguishes coulis from other sauces is that the purée is not cooked. You might cook the fruit first, if it's necessary to soften it, but once it's soft you add optional ingredients, purée, strain and you're done.

What's the difference between coulis and compote? ›

Key Differences

Coulis can be made by pureeing fruits or vegetables, whereas compote is prepared by cooking down fruits until soft. Coulis is basically a fruit in pureed form, but compote has additional ingredients like spices and dried fruits, which lend a complex flavor.

Why add lemon juice to coulis? ›

Lemon: Freshly squeezed lemon juice adds brightness and acidity to the coulis. Make sure it's freshly squeezed—it really makes a difference in the flavor! Lemon zest enhances the flavor even more and makes the sweet berries really shine!

How do you thicken coulis? ›

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

How to preserve coulis? ›

If you want to conserve your raspberry coulis for a longer period, we recommend freezing it in a 200 ml or 320 ml – 6.75 oz or 11 oz Quattro Stagioni jar, perfect for this type of use thanks to its cylindrical shape.

What is a strawberry coulis? ›

Strawberry sauce is a culinary sauce and coulis prepared using strawberries as the main ingredient. It is typically used as a dessert sauce, although it can also be used on savory dishes.

What is a coulis in English? ›

A coulis (/kuːˈliː/ koo-LEE) is a form of thin sauce made from puréed and strained vegetables or fruits. A vegetable coulis is commonly used on meat and vegetable dishes, and it can also be used as a base for soups or other sauces. Fruit coulis are most often used on desserts.

What is exotic coulis? ›

The refrigerated coulis of exotic fruits has a hom*ogeneous texture of orange color and a typical flavor of the product composed of mangoes, bananas, passion fruits and limes. Ponthier coulis are made from fruits, from carefully selected varieties, harvested according to their stage of maturity.

What is the most sugar dense fruit? ›

Which Fruits Have the Most Sugar?
  • Mangoes. 1/13. Fruit's good for you! ...
  • Grapes. 2/13. A cup of these has about 23 grams sugar. ...
  • Cherries. 3/13. They're sweet, and they have the sugar to show for it: A cup of them has 18 grams. ...
  • Pears. 4/13. ...
  • Watermelon. 5/13. ...
  • Figs. 6/13. ...
  • Bananas. 7/13. ...
  • Less Sugar: Avocados. 8/13.
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What is it called when you add sugar to fruit? ›

The technique of macerating fruit is similar to marinating in that you simply let it soak in liquid to absorb flavor, as well as soften (or plump in the case of dried fruit). The key ingredient is sugar of some sort, such as granulated or brown, or honey. Sometimes that's all it takes to draw moisture from fresh fruit.

What is coulis made of? ›

A coulis (/kuːˈliː/ koo-LEE) is a form of thin sauce made from puréed and strained vegetables or fruits. A vegetable coulis is commonly used on meat and vegetable dishes, and it can also be used as a base for soups or other sauces. Fruit coulis are most often used on desserts.

What's the difference between a coulis and a sauce? ›

Technically a coulis is a type of sauce made with pureed fruits or vegetables that are strained (coulis comes from the french couler: to strain). There are many types of sauces.

What is Berry coulis made of? ›

Place raspberries and redcurrants into a saucepan with sugar. Set over a medium heat, crushing with the back of a fork until the sugar has dissolved and the berries have become saucy. Taste and add a little more sugar if the berries are particularly sharp. Strain through a sieve, then chill until ready to serve.

Is a coulis a fruit sauce? ›

What is a coulis? What's a coulis? Coulis (pronounced koo-LEE) is French for a thick sauce that's made from puréed and strained vegetables or fruits. The original, classical use of the term was a meat sauce that was reduced three times.

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