Crema con Fresas

Simple and easy, you'll delight in the creamy texture and fresh flavor of ripe strawberries with crema in this decadent Crema con Fresas.

Course Beverage, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword crema, fresas

Prep Time 20

Chill 30

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 330kcal

Ingredients

1 pound strawberries
2 cups sour cream
½ cup sweetened condensed milk add more if more sweetness as desired
1 cup Mexican crema see *tips on how to replace it with heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Gently rinse the strawberries under cool running water. Pat them dry with paper towels to prevent them from getting watery.
Remove the strawberry leaves. Chop the strawberries into slices.
Mix the sour cream, sweet condensed milk, Mexican crema, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
Create a few layers of cream + strawberries in small clear cups. Refrigerate the assembled dessert for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to chill.

Notes

Tips
You can replace the Mexican crema with heavy cream and lime juice: Mix 1 tbsp of lime or lemon juice with 1 cup of heavy cream and let it sit in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the fridge. Then, it is ready to use!

Choose ripe, bright red strawberries with fresh green caps for the best flavor. Avoid soft or bruised berries.
Adjust the sweetness to your taste by adding more or less condensed milk. Start with less and add gradually until the desired sweetness is reached.
Use light sour cream or natural yogurt for a lighter option.
Store leftover Fresas con Crema in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cream mixture might separate slightly, but it will still be safe to consume.

Recipe Notes
This recipe is as simple as it looks but insanely delicious. Strawberries provide a tangy flavor articulated with a cream that's just as sweet as you like. The result is a delicious and refreshing dessert that your kids and family will love and enjoy!

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