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Strawberry Coulis {a dessert topping}

Published: Jun 21, 2013 · Modified: Nov 5, 2019 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Strawberry coulis is a simple berry sauce you can make in just a few minutes. Use it on ice cream, pound cakes, drizzled over Greek yogurt or even as a salad dressing!

Strawberry Coulis (a dessert topping)

Let's talk about driving and talking on the phone. I am not even saying texting because the whole media is trying to wake people up and make them realize it's like wishing for an accident. Just a couple of years ago, our state made it a law that you can't talk on your phone while driving your car. Still, so many people seem to "forget" this rule. It's frustrating to see how many. My Husband and I even made it our little game when we sit at a red light. We count the drivers who pass the intersection and talk on the phone. Many times it's almost every single one before our light turns green.

And just when I thought I saw it all, I witnessed something that made me laugh because it was so ridiculous and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. Here we go, down the busy street, down the hill, a guy on a bicycle in front of us - zigzagging while texting on his phone. Can you believe it?? He was on a bicycle, going down quite fast, steering with one hand and looking down at his phone!! One little rock and he is off! And then you can go even further and imagine what would have happen if there was someone else behind him also on their phone. Now that's a recipe for a disaster.

Strawberry Coulis (a dessert topping)

I am trying to a little funny here but if you think about it, it's a serious problem. It scares me to see someone on the phone while driving. As if there was not enough distractions on the road itself, and if you are not alone in the car - that adds up to the stress. So I hope you do not text or talk on your phone while driving. Life is too precious to take those chances.

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So to lighten up the mood, let's switch the subject to food. 🙂 Today I have another way you can enjoy summer fruit. Berries to be exact. I made a strawberry sauce, fancy named a coulis (which comes from French and means to strain) that does not require cooking at all. It comes together in your food processor in a matter of 3 minutes. Than you just chill it until you are ready to use it. So easy and so so good!!

You can strain the sauce after mixing the strawberries with water. I skipped this step.

Strawberry Coulis (a dessert topping)

Only 3 ingredients and 3 minutes is what you need to make - talk about a winner!

It is fabulous to drizzle over ice cream, pour over a slice of a pound cake or angel food cake, even more amazing as a salad dressing! Or simply add it to your morning granola with Greek yogurt. It will go fast so I recommend doubling (or even tripling) the recipe.

Strawberry Coulis (a dessert topping)

Strawberry coulis

Author: Anna
Strawberry coulis is a simple berry sauce you can make in just a few minutes. Use it on ice cream, pound cakes, drizzled over Greek yogurt or even as a salad dressing!
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 34 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup strawberries washed, hulled and quartered, about 6 oz.
  • 5 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar optional if your strawberries are very sweet
  • 2 teaspoon lemon or lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Place strawberries and water in food processor and process until smooth.
  • You can strain the mixture at this point.
  • Add sugar and lemon or lime juice and process until all is mixed well.
  • Store in a covered container in your fridge until ready to use. Keeps well up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 55mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 21.2mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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Strawberry Coulis (a dessert topping)

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Comments

  1. AnneFromMySweetHeart says

    June 23, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    What a great way to use strawberries....I tend to buy more than I really need. But having a great coulis in the fridge is a fabulous idea! I love the color of it, too....so pretty. Makes me want to slurp it right from the jar! : )

  2. Nora @ Buttercream Fanatic says

    June 22, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    yum! This is perfect for all of the strawberries that are coming from the CSA right now!

  3. Tutti Dolci says

    June 22, 2013 at 11:03 am

    I love strawberries, this looks perfect to drizzle over ice cream!

  4. CrunchyCreamySw says

    June 21, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    Absolutely! It is so good! Thanks, Georgia!

  5. Curry and Comfort says

    June 21, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    I so agree with you Anna!! I only have a cell phone in my purse in case of emergencies. I'm totally old school otherwise. I lived most of my life without being "connected 24/7" to my "peeps"... LOL! I think I'll stay that way.

    It totally irks me when I see people driving and talking on their phones... texting... forget about it. It really makes me shiver down my spine thinking of all the accidents that will happen. Texting and biking... totally crazy too. 🙂 Texting and walking even... people have fallen off sidewalks or walked into the street.

    Okay... now I better stop and talk about your yummy sauce. I love strawberries and what a cute strawberry huller. 🙂 Have a fabulous weekend my friend. 🙂

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      June 21, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      I've heard of people falling into fountains because they were on the phone! Crazy!!
      Thank you so much, Ramona! Have a great weekend!

  6. marcie @ flavor the moments says

    June 21, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I love toppings like this. They're fresh and delicious, and they liven up the simplest desserts. It look delicious!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      June 21, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Thank you, Marcie!

  7. cathy- Noble Pig says

    June 21, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I want it on ice cream!

    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      June 21, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      My kids love it on ice cream! Thank you, Cathy!

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