4.8 from 60 votes
Crema Mexicana (Mexican-Style Sour Cream)
Crema Mexicana combines heavy cream and sour cream, whipped with salt and fresh lime juice to create a smooth, tangy cream. This creamy topping brings lime-accented tang to Mexican dishes and serves as a versatile condiment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
10
Calories:
126 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- lime juice to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Combine the creams and salt in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Add fresh lime juice to taste and combine.
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Notes
- Crema Mexicana can safely sit out at room temperature for up to 3 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
246mg
(10%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
0.04mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.