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Homemade Crema Mexicana Recipe

Homemade Crema Mexicana made with just a handful of ingredients you have in your pantry. Perfect for tacos, burritos and Street Corn Salad!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 832 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 heaping tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk

Instructions

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  1. In a microwave safe container, heat heavy cream for 40 seconds. Meanwhile, stir together sour cream and buttermilk in a glass bowl.
  2. Add heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Mixture will be watery, but you will notice it starting to thicken already while stirring.
  3. Allow to sit in a warm place, set lid loosely on the top, or use plastic or aluminum foil. Allow to breath, but to keep covered and free from any floating particles near by, especially if placed outside. Do not let crema mexicana go over 100 degrees.
  4. Allow to sit for 4-6 hours to thicken. Add flavor, if desired, using a stick blender.
  5. Drizzle over your favorite Latin dish.
  6. Blending in cumin, cilantro, chipotle peppers, lime and/or lemon juice or zest to flavor your crema are all optional.

Nutrition Information

Calories 832kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 88g (135%) Saturated Fat 55g (275%) Cholesterol 328mg (109%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 178mg (5%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3500IU (70%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 172mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 832

% Daily Value*

Calories 832kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 88g 135%
Saturated Fat 55g 275%
Cholesterol 328mg 109%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 178mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3500IU 70%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 172mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.