Allow it to sit for about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the gelatin to the strawberries and gently cook over low heat, whisking just until the gelatin is completely dissolved. Remove from heat. Reserve 34 cup of the strawberry mixture for the top layer of the cake. For the cheesecake. In a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium low speed with the paddle attachment until smooth. Add the vanilla extract. Add the strawberry topping, except the 34 cup you have reserved for the top layer. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the strawberry cheesecake batter just until it is all combined. Pour the cheesecake into the prepared pan. Tap the pan gently on the counter to bring any air bubbles to the surface. Let it sit, uncovered, in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until it is set to the touch. Once the cheesecake is set, pour the remaining 34 cup strawberry topping over it. Steeped Tea Explore our premium loose teas along with a whole range of accessories that redefine what tea is all about. Become a consultant o r host a tea. This is a delicious strawberry spread for bagels. It sure beats store bought spread Youre going to love this amazing Crock Pot Strawberry Cream Dump Cake Your house will smell amazing and your taste buds will be happyIf the topping has set up in the pot, gently heat it for a minute, just until it is pourable. Place the cheesecake back into the refrigerator and allow to set, uncovered, for another 3. At this point it is ready to serve or you can cover the cheesecake with plastic and it can sit in the refrigerator for 2. Before unlocking the spring form pan, run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it. Top with the fresh strawberries. Strawberry Sauce Best Ever. Lush, thick, bright, jewel like ruby red in color, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, our Strawberry Sauce falls between a fresh cooked berry coulis and homemade jam yielding an incredibly gorgeous yet highly versatile dessert sauceperfect for everyday, holiday and special occasion desserts. After prep, this recipe is ready in just 1. Today, I am tickled pink to share with you my original recipe for Strawberry Sauce following a special request from one of my readers via comment here on the blog. In fact, this recipe was photographed last March. Please forgive me as I catch up with a couple recipes that I had planned on sharing last spring before sharing fresh and new autumn recipes using apples and pumpkin as well as other spectacular holiday recipes. Although most people generally think of homemade Strawberry Sauce as a spring andor summer recipe, one of the highlights of any Christmas holiday dessert table is a special occasion cake or cheesecake embellished with fresh berries and special dessert sauces made from fresh berries. It always seems like such an incredible indulgence during the wintertime to enjoy fresh berriesfor instance, on homemade cheesecakes, mini cheesecakes or other finger desserts like miniature tarts. Try our sauce for an extraordinary Coeurs la Crme and an especially sumptuous English Trifle Best explained, this simple yet lavish dessert sauce falls between a fresh but lightly cooked berry coulis and homemade jam. This sauce is lush. It is thick, bursting with fresh summer strawberry flavor and simply stunning in ruby red gloryjust perfect for adding to buttercream recipes or to use as a filling between cake layers to create grand holiday and special occasion cakes When I make fresh homemade strawberry jam or sauce, if I do not pick my own, I like to buy the freshest California Strawberries I can find at my local Whole Foods Market or The Fresh Market. Both of these markets are standouts when it comes to offerings of fresh, quality and organically grown produce. As I have mentioned before, calling a recipe the best or best ever in the title or subtitle sounds quite loftythat is, unless you can back it up with some serious facts as to just what makes it a total standout amongst others in the same class. But, I am here to give full testament to this very fact based on my experience. For instance, many recipes for homemade Strawberry Sauce call for the addition of water and use of a thickener such as cornstarch as well as too much sugar. This is all totally unnecessary and dilutes both the color and flavor. On the other hand, this recipe concentrates the flavors of the strawberries, it is not overly sweet and the color is naturally deepened after cooking. The only flavoring added is a tiny shot of lemon juice to enhance the berries. Due to the lovely thickness of this sauce, it easily accommodates a splash of liqueur making it utterly divine in dessert applications. For this berry sauce, I like to add a splash of either Grand Marnier or Cointreau., or even strawberry liqueur. Not only is our Strawberry Sauce gorgeous and a feast for the eyes, it is extremely versatile. Besides making a wicked good Strawberry Shortcake, by tossing fresh sliced strawberries with it, here are 1. Strawberry Sauce Use as a topping for French toast, pancakes and waffles. Drizzle on oatmeal or granola. Swirl into cake, coffee cake and cheesecake batters. Swirl into homemade ice cream. Spoon on top of ice cream to make sundaes. Drizzle on desserts like angel food cake, pound cake and cheesecake. Drizzle on chocolate desserts like flourless chocolate cake. Serve with Coeurs la Crme. Use as a filling for crpes and layer cakes. Use to layer cake, whipped cream and fruit to make trifles. Stir into yogurt. Stir into cocktails Heck yesTo recap, what makes our recipe for Strawberry Sauce wicked good Luscious, velvety smooth, bursting with fresh summer strawberry flavor, our jewel like ruby red homemade Strawberry Sauce is simply stunning. Best explained, this sumptuous dessert sauce falls between a fresh but lightly cooked berry coulis and homemade jam. Using fresh strawberries, only natural sugar and a touch of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor, this sauce tastes much better than anything store bought. Nothing artificial here. Our recipe provides plenty of tips making it easy to prepare. Amazingly, after prepping the strawberries, it is ready in just 1. The Strawberry Sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 1 week making it ideal for either large recipes or small when using it as a component. Use this incredibly versatile sauce to top your favorite desserts, breakfast and brunch treats such as French toast, pancakes and waffles or to top your favorite ice cream to make an exceptional sundae. Add a splash of liqueur for an extraordinary dessert experience. Finally, this splendid sauce also makes a fabulous and thoughtful gift from the kitchen. The applications are truly endless. This is as wicked good as wicked good gets Meanwhile, if you prefer the combination of fresh raspberries and strawberries, check out our recipe for Strawberry Raspberry Sauce. It is a favorite of mine and you will love it For the strawberry lovers in your life, whip up a batch soon. You will be more than glad you didThats a bona fide promise. Below are Pinterest friendly sized images to pin at Pinterest Lush, thick, bright, jewel like ruby red in color, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, our Strawberry Sauce falls between a fresh cooked berry coulis and homemade jam yielding an incredibly gorgeous yet highly versatile dessert sauceperfect for everyday, holiday and special occasion desserts. After prep, this recipe is ready in just 1. Ingredients. 1 pound 1. Directions. Sort, rinse and dry strawberries before measuring and using in recipe. Using a food processor, pure the strawberries. Press strawberries through a fine mesh sieve into medium saucepan discard the seeds. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Bring fruit pulp and juices to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes while skimming foam from sides of saucepan using a slotted spoon. Once the foam has been skimmed, reduce heat to medium low and continue to cook stirring frequently until bright in color, thickened and reduced by half, about 8 to 1. When done, there should be cup of sauce or about 2. Set sauce aside to cool completely before using in recipes or serve warm as an ice cream sundae topping. Recipe Notes. Tips. Strawberries should weigh 1 pound 1. Keep this in mind as you will need to purchase more than just 1 pound. After pureing and straining the strawberries, there should be about 1 cups of pure. While cooking, stir often with a silicone heatproof spatula to prevent scorching and burning. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week. To Reheat Sauce Heat in microwave using short 5 second bursts, stirring in between. Alternatively, reheat in saucepan over medium low heat stirring often. For Spiked Strawberry Sauce Add a splash about 1 to 2 teaspoons liqueur such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or strawberry liqueur. Freezing Tips for Long Term Storage. FILLING Be sure to use nice thick glass jars to withstand freezing with tight lids made for storing jam. Alternatively, plastic containers with tight lids can be used. When filling container, fill the sauce up to within 12 inch from the top. This will allow space for the sauce to expand during freezing. In other words, be sure not to overfill glass jars because expansion during freezing can cause breakage. Also, do not freeze partially filled jars because the extra air space in the jar can cause freezer burn. STORING Sauce will keep for up to 6 months without any loss of flavor, but can be stored up to 1. Be sure to label and date container before freezing. THAWING To thaw the sauce, place container in refrigerator to thaw gradually until fully thawed.