Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)
Fresas con Crema or Strawberries and cream is a fruity and refreshing traditional Mexican dessert made with fresh strawberries in a creamy, sweet and tangy sauce. Check the Chef's notes for a dairy free option.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 369kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh strawberries
- 2 cups sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk *see Chef's tips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish (optional)
- Whipped cream and whole strawberries
Instructions
Make the Cream
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
Layering Strawberries and Cream
- Hull the strawberries and discard the stems. Cut the strawberries into bite size pieces or into thin slices.
- Start layering the berries and cream. Add a couple of spoonfuls of strawberries into a glass or cup (about 1/4 cup), Pour some of the cream mixture over the berries. Add more fruit and top with the cream. Layer fruit and cream until the cups are full.
Notes
- Instead of full-fat sour cream you can use light sour cream, creme fraiche or plain Greek yogurt.
- Substitute evaporated milk with heavy cream, half and half or whole milk, if preferred.
- If the strawberries are too tart, sprinkle about a tablespoon of sugar over the cut berries. Gently toss and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Make this fresas con crema recipe dairy free! Use dairy free sour cream, coconut milk and condensed coconut milk!
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 674IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 1mg