With the strawberry season in full swing, I was most tempted to try the recipe shared by Miriam – a reader and now a friend after several rounds of e-mailing. She first got in touch with me when she was looking for a Chocolate Cake recipe for her husband’s birthday a couple of months ago. She served it with Strawberry Coulis, or as she puts it “a berry liquidy thing a neighbor does well!” which went very well with the cake. She shared her version of the recipe with me and I was more than willing to try it since I’ve never made coulis before (I know!).
Her recipe involves heating and using cornstarch to thicken when water is added. I didn’t want the natural strawberry flavour to be affected with the heat or use cornstarch, so I skipped that bit.
Strawberry Coulis
500g / 18 oz. strawberries, hulled
3 tbsp sugar (alter thing according to how sweet the strawberries are)
1 tbsp lime juice
- Puree the strawberries in a food processor or using a stick blender till it’s got a uniform consistency.
- Add sugar a little at a time, till it’s sweet enough.
- Stir in the lime juices
This finger lickin’ coulis will last in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Next time I’m going to add chunks of strawberries for an enhanced texture.
You can serve this with a whole lotta things – pancakes, waffles, cakes, spooned over ice cream, any dessert you fancy! But the best pairing for me would be with a flourless chocolate cake. YUM!
Notice something weird about the coulis? I couldn’t believe it either! Since I had to take a photo with the coulis dripping from the spoon, I set the camera timer on. When it clicked – this was the end result. The spoon vanished!
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Had no idea you had a strawberry season, I know of mango season!
The coulis looks brilliant. I hate it when some restaurants try to pass off strawberry jam as coulis, has this happened to you before? Your’s looks lovely, I like my coulis at the base of a tall glass with sparkling white grape juice, its delicious!
Oh this looks great! The strawberries we get over here come nothing close to looking as fresh as yours. When we do get freshly bright and cheery-looking ones, it’d be imported from Korea, and would cost a bomb.
I love strawberry coulis in a glass of parfait, paired with yoghurt and fresh fruits. Delightful!
Wow looks luscious….
I love making a strawberry coulis…it goes really well with panna cotta. Your coulis looks scrumptious.
Happygrub: No, luckily for me that hasn’t happened. I love the idea of mixing it with sparkling grape juice – I still have some left – will surely try it!
Ovenhaven: Oh yes, thick, creamy yoghurt with the coulis would be delightful!
Kitchen flavours: Thanks!
Passionate about baking: I will keep your suggestion in mind.
Strawberries aren’t exactly in full season here, but we can get them without paying a fortune (unlike other places). This is a good one to use for Valentines for sure!
Aww, perfect for vday. Looks great!
Yummm
Shaheen, you finally tried it
I’m so glad it turned out well. So is my neighbor.
Thanks for the shoutout, I’m touched.
I’m so jealous of your strawberry season! They are so, so delicious when they’re in season.
Miriam: I need to email you! It’s been a while since we caught up!
Kelly: You bet! I’m making the most of season. I have already frozen a huge box so that I don’t miss them when they’re gone. hhehe
hi,
first time to ur blog..lovely….i love strawberries…do visit my blog sometime..
I like a strawberry very much. Great for make a jam and eat with a whole-wheat bread.
Next time, try straining it through a sieve to remove seeds and to accomplish an even consistency. Then, if desired, add finely diced strawberries which have been marinating in a mint and lime syrup. Killer stuff!
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