Supreme Strawberry Topping

1 . Stage

Hull strawberries and cut them in half. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture sizzles and juice begins to form. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Continue stirring; mash a few strawberries with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to help produce the syrup. Cook until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Transfer 1/3 of the strawberry sauce to a blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder while you puree the mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Add pureed mixture back into the remaining sauce and stir until blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Serve over a slice of cheesecake. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS