This Strawberry Cheesecake Sauce Recipe is the Lesser of Two Evils (2024)

I only had enough time to do one of two things; write a post with no video, or edit and upload a video with no post. Guess which one I went with? Okay, so technically this is a post, but since it's really about not doing a post, I'm not sure it counts. Wow, I am tired! Where was I? Oh yeah, here's video recipe for the strawberry dessert sauce I paired with the cheesecake. Enjoy!

1 pint strawberries, rinsed, green tops removed (frozen will work)
1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar (depends on sweetness of berries)
1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved into 2 tablespoons water

ckrysaid...

you can tell me the list of ingredients??? please.

October 26, 2010 at 11:18 PM

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Davesaid...

I do not mean to question your method chef, since you and your recipes made me look awesome so may times... but doesn't the use of the blender affect the test in a negative way? Would there be a difference textually and in taste if I use an electric hand mixer or a masher?

October 27, 2010 at 11:39 AM

Chef Johnsaid...

Texture could be argued, but how/why would it effect taste?

October 27, 2010 at 1:39 PM

Denise Michaels - Adventurous Foodiesaid...

I've heard balsamic vinegar with strawberries is a good combination. I've done tossed salads with strawberries and toasted walnuts and made a vinaigrette with walnut oil and balsamic vinegar.

This looks so bright and pretty. Can't wait to try it out.

October 27, 2010 at 2:04 PM

Rajasaid...

Hi chef

What video camera you use for your videos?

October 27, 2010 at 5:32 PM

Chef Johnsaid...

I use a Canon t1i

October 27, 2010 at 5:50 PM

Jsaid...

Can I use this as a Strawberry Jam?

October 27, 2010 at 6:51 PM

Steve K.said...

I don't know if this would be too much citrus-ey flavor, but instead of using strawberries, how about making a sauce with the fruit from the zested orange & lemon used in the cheesecake recipe? (that was a really long sentence)

October 31, 2010 at 9:34 AM

Chef Johnsaid...

Maybe a little to acidic for that ;-)

October 31, 2010 at 9:59 AM

Steve K.said...

Have you tried it? I just made a sauce using (all white pith removed) two lemons, two oranges, 1/3 cup of sugar and a bit of apple cider vinegar. Aside from my blender accidentally exploding, it was friggin' delicious! My cheesecake is still cooling in the oven (no cracks!), so I haven't tried it all together, but I think it'll be great. And with no wasted fruit. :-) Honestly, this just seems like a good idea to me. Why does the fruit always have to be strawberry?

October 31, 2010 at 11:50 AM

Chef Johnsaid...

Never tried it, but if it's good it's good! I like all kinds of berries and fruit sauces on cheesecake.

October 31, 2010 at 11:53 AM

Steve K.said...

Honestly, I didn't have any strawberries on hand. And, those lemons & oranges were just sitting right there. I think maybe a dollop of cream on top of the cheesecake would make it all good.

October 31, 2010 at 12:00 PM

Anonymoussaid...

Can I use raspberry instead chef?

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November 8, 2010 at 1:17 AM

Anonymoussaid...

I just came across this site, and I must say, the videos are great!

How long will the sauce "keep" for, and do I store it in the refrigerator after it cools down?

November 8, 2010 at 9:34 PM

Ryansaid...

Hi Chef John!

Mmmmm, strawberry sauce with cheesecake...or ice cream. I must also ask how this will keep. Do I pretty much have to use this right away or can I keep it in the fridge?

(I eat enough dessert as it is...the last thing I need is reasoning like "There's still more of this strawberry sauce...MUST FIND MORE DESSERTS!!")

November 22, 2010 at 10:39 PM

Alexsaid...

Since I'm allergic to strawberry's, can I use frozen raspberry's instead?
Thanx :)

December 2, 2010 at 7:46 AM

Chef Johnsaid...

Of course! Enjoy!

December 2, 2010 at 11:08 AM

Anonymoussaid...

how long can i keep the sauce? PLEASE I REALLY NEEDA KNOW

December 21, 2010 at 12:50 AM

Chef Johnsaid...

not long, a few days, but you can freeze

December 21, 2010 at 12:54 AM

Lindseysaid...

Hi Chef. I was wondering if you could leave the sauce chunky? Like for instance maybe use a potato masher to mash the berries a little and not completely puree them?

February 14, 2011 at 5:08 PM

Discoverysaid...

Thank you for this! I've been scouring the internet all morning for the perfect homemade strawberry sauce, and yours looks the best!

May 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

Anonymoussaid...

Hey Chef, i dont have any balsamic vinegar and i need this recipe for tomorrow so i was wondering if i can replace the vinegar with lemon juice?

October 10, 2011 at 9:19 PM

Chef Johnsaid...

yes u can! enjoy!

October 10, 2011 at 9:37 PM

anailelianasaid...

I left my sauce in the fridge over a week in a plastic container. The top wasn't bulged out and I smelled it and it smelled like the 2nd day it had been in the fridge. I froze it right after I saw you said it lasts a couple of days or so. Is it ok to eat since it smled fresh still? Thank you! Oh and it was my 1st time ever making a cheesecake period. And it was PERFECT!!! I dont know why people are scared or hesitant when it comes to making cheesecake! It was after all a piece of cake!!!!!

November 16, 2011 at 10:14 AM

Chef Johnsaid...

It should be fine! Taste to make sure, but it's not dangerous.

November 16, 2011 at 1:16 PM

MEAT MEsaid...

HI Chef John I have been on a quest to make cheese cake just like at the cheese cake factory where the strawberries are in in that strawberry sauce on top of the cheese cake. I can not get this sauce to be the same consistency as the theirs. I made this one and it for some reason is not very sweet. I wonder if the strawberries aren't ripe. I maxed out on your sugar and still can't get it sweet enough. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? P.S. your New York Style "Sunshine" Cheesecake is the BOMB! Thank you just striving for the perfect strawberry sauce topping... Thank you! MEAT ME

November 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

Chef Johnsaid...

no idea! Must be the berries.

November 28, 2011 at 9:17 PM

Unknownsaid...

i love you chef John

July 9, 2014 at 7:17 PM

Lizasaid...

Hi Chef, can't wait till tomorrow. I just made cheesecake and strawberry sauce, and classic macaroni salad. My family and friends are going to love both. Hope I can stay out of the strawberry sauce tonight.

May 29, 2016 at 4:10 PM

EQsaid...

Hi, Chef John!

It is possible to make this recipe with frozen strawberries? My mom came for a visit and she brought a 5 lb bag of frozen strawberries and about 5 bars of cream cheese... I immediately thought to make strawberry cheesecake. I worry about the frozen strawberries introducing too much water into this sauce though. Maybe I would have to cook the strawberries longer?

Thank you!

April 29, 2019 at 11:01 PM

Sant!said...

Dear Chef John...thank you for your recipes which had shared for us. Today i've tried to make strawberry sauce and it's so happy that i can made it finally...

Taste so good..😊

Thanks Chef John...

July 17, 2019 at 11:00 AM