Made with fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar, this Strawberry Shortcake Topping is an easy dessert sauce for pound cake, ice cream, and cheesecake. It’s sweet and tart with berries that hold their shape.
You’ll want to keep this on hand for all your favorite summer treats.
Serve it with our homemade vanilla bean ice cream or homemade custard chocolate ice cream.
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Why You’ll Love Our Strawberry Shortcake Topping
- It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tart with citrusy brightness. The kind of dessert that makes you smile with every bite.
- You’ll want it on everything from shortcake to pancakes and cheesecake.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Vanilla
- Salt
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Strawberry Shortcake Topping
In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes, until juicy and syrupy.
Serve with your favorite ice cream, pound cake, or cheesecake.
Top Tip
To boost the juices and flavor, allow the strawberry mixture to sit for about half an hour before serving.
Storage
Keep the strawberry topping in a covered container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
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FAQs
I prefer to make it the same day but you can make it up to 2 days in advance. If you make it more than a day in advance, the strawberries will be a bit too soft.
You can but I don’t recommend it. I like the strawberries to have some firmness to them. If you do, make sure you drain the excess liquid.
Strawberry Shortcake Topping
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Ingredients
- 1 Lb Strawberries Hulled and Sliced
- ⅓ Cup Sugar
- 3 Tsp Lemon Juice
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice. Let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes, until juicy and syrupy.
- Serve with your favorite ice cream, pound cake, or cheesecake.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can easily double this batch for a crowd.
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