Raspberry Sauce (Coulis)

Nov 3, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A smooth, seedless red sauce made by cooking frozen raspberries with sugar and lemon, the classic partner for cheesecake, panna cotta and ice cream. Makes 350 ml in about 20 minutes.

Prep 10 min

Cook 10 min

Total 20 min

Servings 8

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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12 oz (340 g)frozen raspberries
⅓ cup (60 g)granulated sugar
1 tbsp (15 ml)lemon juice
2 tbsp (30 ml)water
½ tsp (3 ml)vanilla extract

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Instructions

Combine raspberries, sugar, water and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer 6 to 8 minutes, stirring and mashing, until the fruit is completely soft and juicy.
Press the mixture through a fine strainer into a bowl, scraping the underside, until only seeds remain.
Stir in vanilla. Taste and add a spoonful more sugar if tart.
Cool, then chill. It thickens slightly as it cools; thin with a little water if needed.

Tips

Strain while warm; it passes through the sieve more easily.
A few drops of lemon brightens the colour.
Good with vanilla cheesecake.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make raspberry sauce (coulis)?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 350 ml (8 servings).

How should I store raspberry sauce (coulis)?

Refrigerate in a covered jar up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months. Not for shelf-stable canning.

Can I make raspberry sauce (coulis) ahead?

It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Serve it with vanilla cheesecake.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

53 Calories / serving

0.3g Fat

12.8g Carbs

0.5g Protein

9.5g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~424 cal · 2g fat · 102g carbs · 4g protein · 76g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.