Mexican Crema

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4.8

12 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Ferment Time

    12 hrs

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    84 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Crema

Mexican Crema is a slightly thick, tangy, milk-flavored cream made with only four ingredients! Drizzle over enchiladas, chilaquiles and more. A perfect condiment to balance spicy dishes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Heat heavy cream to room temperature in a small saucepan. Remove from heat and add buttermilk. Stir and pour into a jar and seal (I use a mason jar).
  2. Keep jar in warm place (on counter or on top of refrigerator) for 12-24 hours.
  3. Add lime juice, salt and seal again. Shake to mix until well combined.
  4. Keep refrigerated or use right away. Good refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 105mg (4%) Potassium 93mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 228IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 73mg (7%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 105mg 4%
Potassium 93mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 228IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 73mg 7%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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