Strawberry Topping for Cheesecake

(from SnookNSmunch’s recipe box)

Source: Emeril Lagasse

Categories: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 pints fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons kirsch or brandy

Directions

  1. Combine berries, sugar, water and zest and cook until berries are soft and the liquid is thick, about 10 minutes. Stir in the kirsch or brandy and cook for 1 minute.

  2. Remove from the heat and let cool. Spoon on top of the cheesecake and serve.

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