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Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con crema is an easy Mexican dessert of plump, glistening strawberries coated in thick, creamy Mexican crema. After a quick maceration to release strawberry juices, the sweet-tart fruit is drizzled with a smooth crema mixture and served chilled or immediately.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 365
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

strawberries
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
lime
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
crema
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
mint
  • 1 fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Maccrate the strawberries
  1. In a large bowl, toss the strawberries with granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until coated. Let sit for 5 minutes to release juices, stirring once halfway.
Make the crema mixture
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk Mexican crema (or sour cream), honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick. Stop as soon as the mixture looks uniform with no streaks.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the strawberries among 4 serving bowls and drizzle the crema mixture generously over the top. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
  2. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate the bowls until ready to serve. Chill for up to 2 hours for best texture.

Notes

Pro tip: Use ripe strawberries and cut them evenly so they release a similar amount of juice; the extra juice helps create a glossy coating. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days, though the berries will soften as they sit. Freezing is not recommended because the strawberries lose texture after thawing. For a dairy-light version, substitute plain Greek yogurt for Mexican crema (or sour cream) to keep a creamy drizzle.