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Homemade Mexican Crema

This is an easy way to make a homemade batch of delicious, tangy Mexican Crema.

Servings: 8 (1 cup)
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon buttermilk
  • 1/2 lime
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

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  1. Slightly warm 1 cup heavy cream to room temperature in a saucepan
  2. Add 1 Tablespoon buttermilk to the pan and mix well
  3. Add mixture to a jar and lightly cover
  4. Keep jar on counter (or in warm place) for the next 12-24 hours.
  5. Fasten lid tightly and refrigerate
  6. In a few hours it will thicken even more
  7. Add the juice of 1/2 lime and a generous pinch of salt to the jar and mix well
  8. Taste for seasoning
  9. Serve immediately or store in the fridge

Notes

  • You can adjust the thickness of the final product by varying the amount of culturing agent used.

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(1 cup)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%

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