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This homemade berry coulis is perfect for spooning over panna cotta, drizzling over ice cream, swirling through vegan frozen yogurt, or beautifying your vegan cheesecakes.

Consider this quick, simple, and oh-so-adaptable recipe for fruit coulis your one-stop shop for learning all the ins and outs of making berry coulis sauce!

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📖 Recipe Overview

  • Quick & Easy - Wash, hull, simmer, blend, and strain. That’s the whole shebang! You’ll be done in just 20 minutes, tops. 
  • Versatile & Customizable - Feel free to use whichever berries are in season, mix and match them to your heart’s delight, then drizzle the delectable result on everything from pancakes and waffles to ice cream and cheesecake. 
  • Requires Just 3 Simple Ingredients - All you need are berries, sugar, and lemon!

🧾 Ingredients Needed

My favorite part about this simple berry coulis recipe is how few ingredients you need to make it. Here’s everything to grab:

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Ingredient Notes

  • Berries - Feel free to use any combination of fresh or frozen berries that tickles your tongue. I used a blend of strawberries, blueberries, boysenberries, and raspberries in the photos, but you have plenty of other options like blackberries, pitted cherries, or cranberries!
  • Lemon Juice - Fresh definitely tastes superior to bottled, so do yourself a favor and grab a few. Feel free to add a few rasps of lemon zest to the mix while you’re at it for an extra intense citrus flavor.
  • Sugar - If you live in the US, not all granulated sugars are considered vegan. Your best bet is to choose organic sugar. You’re also welcome to swap in less refined sugar (e.g. coconut sugar or maple sugar), though the resulting coulis will be a bit darker if you do.
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🥣 How To Make Berry Coulis

Making your own homemade berry coulis sauce could not be easier, just simmer, blend, and strain!

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Step 1: Add the mixed berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

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Step 2: Once the mixture is bubbling, turn it down to medium heat. Continue to simmer for about 8-10 minutes until the berries have broken down and softened.

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Step 3: Transfer the mixture to a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse until it reaches a smooth sauce consistency.

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Step 4: Place a fine-mesh sieve on top of a large mixing bowl and pass the mixture through to remove any seeds from the berries.

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Step 5: Pour the homemade coulis sauce into a jar or container and allow it to cool to room temperature before sealing it airtight.

🍓 Variations

As much as I love this recipe for berry coulis, there’s plenty of room for you to make it your own. Here are a few fun variations to consider:

  • Swap in lime juice for the lemon. This is particularly tasty as a strawberry blackberry coulis recipe.
  • Make it rustic by foregoing the seed-straining step, which will leave you with a chunkier berry compote consistency.
  • Add spices like cinnamon sticks, whole cardamom pods, star anise, or vanilla bean while simmering, then remove them before puréeing.

💬 FAQs

What is coulis? What is the difference between berry coulis vs. compote?

Coulis is a smooth and vibrant sauce made from puréed fruits (like berries!), and it's super versatile. You can use it to jazz up your desserts, drizzle it on pancakes or waffles, or even pair it with savory dishes (like adding it to a vinaigrette).

On the other hand, we've got compote, which is like coulis' more rustic sibling. Compote is a cozy, chunkier fruit sauce made by simmering fruits with some sugar and maybe a little spice until they get all soft and saucy. It's a bit like a fruit preserve, but not as thick or spreadable.

In a nutshell, coulis is smooth and vibrant, perfect for adding a pop of flavor, while compote is chunkier and has that cozy, homemade feel. So whether you're craving a fancy dessert upgrade or a comforting fruity topping, coulis, and compote have got your back! Happy saucing! 🍓🍯

How should I serve coulis?

Whether you make this berry coulis for cheesecake, ice cream, or pancakes and waffles, all you need to do is drizzle it on whatever tastiness you’re serving up.

How should I store my mixed berries coulis?

To store your fresh or frozen berries coulis, allow it to cool completely and then transfer it to an airtight container. Keep it refrigerated, where it should stay fresh for up to a week. If you have made a larger batch and don't plan to use it all within a week, consider freezing it in smaller portions. I like to use silicone ice cube trays for this purpose, making it easier to defrost only the amount you need at a time. 😉

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📖 Recipe

Quick & Easy Mixed Berry Coulis

5 from 3 votes
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
Servings: 8 (makes 1 cup/240ml)
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Description

This easy berry coulis is made with just 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make! Boasting a gorgeous jewel-toned hue and a lovely sweet-tart taste, this versatile recipe for Mixed Berry Coulis is the perfect way to elevate just about every sweet breakfast or dessert you can think of.

Ingredients

  • 460 g (3 cups) mixed berries, I use 170g strawberries, 100g raspberries, 100g blueberries, and 90g boysenberries or blackberries, *see note 1
  • 75 g ( cup) granulated sugar, *see note 2
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice , freshly squeezed

Instructions

  • If using fresh berries, wash them well and remove the stems, and hull the strawberries.
  • Add the berries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. The mixture will begin to boil and bubble, then turn it down to medium heat.
    Continue to simmer on low heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring the mixture often. Once the berries have broken down and softened turn off the heat - this will take a few minutes longer if using frozen berries.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and pulse until it reaches a smooth sauce consistency. You can also use a stick blender, just be careful not to burn yourself with the hot liquid.
  • Place a fine-mesh sieve on top of a large mixing bowl and pass the mixture through to remove any seeds from the berries.
  • Pour the coulis into a jar or container and allow it to cool to room temperature before sealing it airtight.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks - it will thicken once chilled. You can also freeze it in a suitable container or ice cube tray for up to a couple of months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before use.
  • Serving: Serve over ice creampancakes, waffles, meringue, or as a filling for cupcakes and cakes. You can also drizzle it over cheesecakes and panna cotta, or use it as a base for making cocktails and mocktails!

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen fruit. 
  • Some white sugar in the US is not vegan, if in doubt use organic sugar. You can use coconut sugar, although it will yield a slightly darker color.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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