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Fresh Strawberry Topping

Source of Recipe

America's Test Kitchen


Recipe Introduction

The dense, creamy richness of a New York cheesecake makes it the perfect candidate for some kind of fruity foil. A ruby-colored, glazed strawberry topping is the classic fruit accompaniment to New York cheesecake. This topping is best served the same day it is made.

List of Ingredients

2 pounds strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and cut lengthwise into 1/8 to ¼-inch slices
½ cup (3½ ounces) sugar
Pinch salt
1 cup (about 11 ounces) strawberry jam
2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon




Recipe

1. Toss berries, sugar, and salt in medium bowl; let stand until berries have released juice and sugar has dissolved, about 30 minutes, tossing occasionally to combine.

2. Process jam in food processor until smooth, about 8 seconds; transfer to small saucepan. Bring jam to simmer over medium-high heat; simmer, stirring frequently, until dark and no longer frothy, about 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice; pour warm liquid over strawberries and stir to combine. Let cool, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours. To serve, spoon a portion of topping over each slice of cheesecake.