Raspberry Dessert Sauce Recipe
This homemade Raspberry Dessert Sauce Recipe delivers a bright, fruity flavor that transforms any dessert—from ice cream to cheesecake—into a showstopper. Fresh raspberries simmer down to a glossy, tangy-sweet sauce that takes minutes to make and stores beautifully.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer
- Wooden spoon
- Glass jar
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with cold water for thickness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer 1–2 minutes until thickened and glossy.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and strain if desired for a smooth finish.
- Cool before serving or storing in the refrigerator up to one week.
Notes
- Frozen raspberries can replace fresh ones easily.
- Double the batch and freeze half for later.
- Serve warm for best pouring texture.