This Strawberry Cream Syrup is smooth, rich, and full of real strawberry flavor with a creamy finish—perfect for turning everyday drinks into something special. It fits my Strawberry Cream Soda recipe like a glove.
It’s the perfect upgrade for homemade sodas, lattes, or desserts. If you’ve made my Lemon Lime Soda or Blueberry Syrup, this takes that same fresh fruit base and turns it into something a little more indulgent and versatile.
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Why You’ll Love This Homemade Strawberry Cream Syrup
- Real strawberry flavor (not artificial)
- Creamy, smooth texture
- Naturally sweetened options available
- No dyes or processed ingredients
- Perfect for drinks, coffee, and desserts
- Easy to customize thickness and sweetness
Ingredients
Please see recipe card at the bottom of this post for the full recipe details.
1. Strawberries
Strawberries are the star ingredient, bringing natural sweetness, vibrant color, and fresh berry flavor to the syrup. As they cook down, they release their juices and create a rich, smooth base that gives the syrup its bold taste without the need for artificial flavors or dyes.
2. Maple Sugar
Maple sugar adds sweetness that pairs beautifully with strawberries. Using maple sugar instead of refined white sugar keeps the flavor warm and well-balanced.
3. Lemon Juice
Lemon juice adds a bright, fresh citrus note that balances the sweetness of the strawberries and cream, preventing the syrup from tasting overly rich.
4. Vanilla Extract
Vanilla extract rounds out the creamy flavor and adds warmth. Use a pure vanilla extract for the best results.
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Helpful Tools & Gadgets
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Glass Bottle Dispensers
No special tools? Here’s how to make it work:
No strainer funnel → use a cheesecloth
No Immersion Blender → cook down and strain more
No glass bottle dispensers → use a mason jar
Making the Strawberry Cream Syrup
1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add strawberries and maple sugar together.
2. Pour in water and lemon juice and mix well.
3. Once the strawberries begin to soften, use an immersion blender to juice the ingredients.
4. Continue cooking the mixture down until it thickens.
5. Once it thickens, strain the mixture into a syrup bottle and let set in the refrigerator.
6. Use as a topping for snow cones or a soda.
The Easiest Homemade Strawberry Cream Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups Strawberries Diced
- ¾ cup Maple Sugar
- 1 TBSP Lemon Jucie
- 1 cup Water
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, place all ingredient for the syrup together (except for the vanilla extract).
- Whisk the mixture together and bring it to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
- About 3 minutes in, once strawberries soften a little, use an immersion blender to blend up the mixture. Hot mixture can splash, so make sure you’re using a saucepan with high sides.
- After about 10 minutes of simmering, cut the heat, add in the vanilla and strain the syrup into a jar or glass container with a lid.
Additional Allergens/Suggested Modifications
- No additional allergens
This recipe is naturally free of: dairy, eggs, nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, seed oils and sesame.
Recipe Tips
Use ripe strawberries for best flavor
Mash berries while simmering to release juices
Simmer gently—don’t overcook or flavor dulls
Add the vanilla extract once the syrup is removed from the heat. They extract is what creates the cream flavor.
Store chilled to maintain consistency
Storage Options:
- Pre–prep: Making the syrups ahead of time is encouraged as it lasts for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Store in an airtight glass container or dispenser jar.
- Freezing: Syrups can be frozen for up to 6 months in an airtight container. I suggest pouring into an ice cube tray or soupercube tray and then transferring to a gallon sized plastic bag.
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