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Mexican Crema
Mexican Crema may only have a few ingredients, but it brings beautiful flavor and smoothness to any dish it's added to.
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl or glass jar, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk, stirring well to mix.
- 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.
- After the resting period, stir in the lime juice and salt until well combined.
- Use the crema immediately or store it in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.