Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries and Cream (Fresas con Crema) are one of the most traditional desserts in Mexico. They are a very popular snack and are super quick and easy to make. They‘re so popular, in fact, that in recent years they’ve been made available in Mexican supermarkets in convenient one-serving packages, found in the freezer section.
- 3 cups of strawberries
- 1 cup Mexican cream
- 4 tablespoons condensed milk or sugar*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- Fresh mint for garnish
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Wash the strawberries and dry with a paper towel. Cut into bite size pieces, if they are large strawberries. Set aside.
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In a bowl, mix the cream, condensed milk (or sugar), vanilla, and cinnamon. Taste for sweetness.
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Divide the cream mixture into 4 serving cups and add the strawberries. Garnish with fresh mint.
* You can use either the condensed milk or the sugar to sweeten the Fresas con Crema; you will have to adjust the amount depending on the strawberries’ tartness.
** You can substitute the Mexican cream mixing 3/4 cups sour cream with 1/4 heavy cream. Some creams sold as “Mexican” creams have added salt, so please read the ingredients on the label before buying, as the salty taste can ruin the dessert.
¡Buen provecho!
Mely,
Can you use sour cream as a subsitute for the mexican cream
Hello,
Of course you can use sour cream. If you want it to be a little bit less thick add a tablespoon of heavy cream or milk.
Enjoy!
Do you need cinnamon and vanilla ?
Hello Catherine,
If you don't have cinnamon and vanilla at home, don't worry. Just mix the cream and sugar and add to the strawberries. My mom makes them that way at home. This recipe is the popular version sold in stands.
do I need to whip the Mexican cream before mixing it with the condensed milk and everything else?
Hello,
Only mix the cream with the condensed milk and everything else. Enjoy!
Can I Use media crema?
Hello Daniela:
Claro que si! Of course you can! Enjoy!
Do you need sour cream to make it or not reallg
Hello,
Only if you don't find the Mexican Cream in your area. Some people live in cities where latin foods are not available, and then they have to use whatever they can find to substitute the authentic ingredients. In this case Mexican Crema Fresca. Happy cooking!