Raspberry Coulis for Cheesecake
Raspberry coulis is a smooth, vibrant fruit sauce made from fresh or frozen raspberries, sugar, and a touch of lemon juice, often strained to remove seeds. It's a classic French-inspired topping, primarily used to complement rich desserts like cheesecake, panna cotta, or ice cream.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with negligible fat or protein. A typical serving provides a good dose of Vitamin C and manganese, with a calorie range of approximately 50-80 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 16 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
| Potassium | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 4 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Coulis is a foundational technique in French cuisine, where the word itself comes from the Latin 'collare,' meaning 'to strain.' Nutritionally, using raspberries as the base offers a concentrated source of antioxidants like ellagic acid, even in a sweetened sauce.
