Mexican Crema

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Total Time

    1 d 5 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    137 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Mexican Crema

Mexican Crema may only have a few ingredients, but it brings beautiful flavor and smoothness to any dish it's added to.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
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Instructions

  1. In a small bowl or glass jar, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk, stirring well to mix.
  2. Cover the mixture loosely with plastic wrap or a lid, and let it sit in a warm spot in your kitchen for 12 to 24 hours until it thickens.
  3. After the resting period, stir in the lime juice and salt until well combined.
  4. Use the crema immediately or store it in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 44mg (1%) Fiber 0.01g (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 588IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 44mg 1%
Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 588IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

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

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