Blackberry Coulis for desserts
Blackberry coulis is a smooth, vibrant fruit sauce made by simmering blackberries with sugar and a touch of lemon juice, then straining it to remove seeds. It's a classic French-inspired dessert accompaniment used to drizzle over cakes, cheesecakes, ice cream, or panna cotta. The sauce is prized for its deep purple color and intense berry flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is primarily a source of quick carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with negligible fat and protein. A single serving provides a good dose of Vitamin C and manganese, and contains roughly 70-90 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 75 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 18.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 4.5 mcg |
| Potassium | 65 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Coulis is a foundational technique in French cuisine, where fruit purées are refined into elegant sauces. Nutritionally, it offers a concentrated burst of antioxidants like anthocyanins from the blackberries, which are responsible for their dark color.
