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Raspberry Sauce For Cheesecake

Delicious Raspberry Sauce for Cheesecake in Just 15 Minutes

This quick Raspberry Sauce for Cheesecake takes just 15 minutes to make, perfect for enhancing desserts with its sweet and tart flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries or thawed frozen berries
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness of raspberries
  • 0.25 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract for variation

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, granulated sugar, water, and cornstarch. Set heat to medium and stir gently.
  2. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, about 3-5 minutes, lowering the heat to maintain simmer.
  3. Gently mash the raspberries using a fork or potato masher for 10-12 minutes until thinned and glossy.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl for a smooth texture.
  6. Serve warm or refrigerate for later use, ensuring it's in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

This sauce is versatile and can be used on pancakes, waffles, or ice cream. Adjust sugar based on raspberry tartness and consider adding lemon juice for an extra zing.

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