Description
This refreshing and versatile Raspberry Coulis is a simple, sweet-tart sauce made from fresh or frozen raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Perfect for drizzling over desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, pancakes, or yogurt, this coulis enhances any dish with vibrant flavor and a smooth texture. Ready in just 12 minutes, it can be served chilled or warm, and is easily customizable to taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 250g / 8 oz raspberries (fresh or frozen, no need to thaw)
- 2 1/2 tbsp caster sugar (superfine sugar, or regular granulated sugar)
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat and mash: Place the raspberries, caster sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. As the mixture heats, the raspberries will release their liquid. Once the liquid begins to simmer and the raspberries soften, mash them up thoroughly with a fork to help break down the fruit.
- Simmer and puree: Allow the mixture to simmer gently for an additional 3 minutes to deepen the flavor. Then, use a stick blender to puree the mixture directly in the saucepan if the blender head can be fully submerged; otherwise, transfer the mixture to a jug for blending until smooth.
- Strain the coulis: Pour the pureed raspberry mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing down with a spoon to extract as much liquid and pulp as possible while leaving the seeds behind. Discard the seeds that remain in the sieve.
- Cool and store: Let the coulis cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate until needed. The coulis will thicken as it cools. If the sauce becomes too thick, thin it out with a little water. This coulis is typically served cold but can also be enjoyed warm.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen raspberries; no need to thaw frozen raspberries before cooking.
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the sweetness of your raspberries and personal preference.
- Straining is optional but recommended for a smooth sauce free of seeds.
- This coulis pairs wonderfully with cakes, ice creams, pancakes, yogurt, and other desserts.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
