Raspberry coulis for cheesecake or ice cream
Raspberry coulis is a smooth, vibrant sauce made from puréed and strained raspberries, often sweetened with sugar and brightened with a touch of lemon juice. It's a classic French-inspired accompaniment, used to drizzle over desserts like cheesecake, ice cream, panna cotta, or pancakes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is primarily a source of carbohydrates from natural fruit sugars and added sweetener, with negligible fat and protein. A typical serving provides a good dose of vitamin C and antioxidants from the raspberries.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 30 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 7 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg |
| Vitamin K | 2 mcg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 4 mg |
| Folate | 4 mcg |
Per 2 tablespoons (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike many dessert sauces, a well-made coulis highlights the pure, intense flavor of the fruit itself. Nutritionally, it retains the high antioxidant content of raspberries, which are among the fruits with the highest ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) values.
