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Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con Crema is a quick Mexican dessert of plump, glistening strawberries coated in thick crema. Toss berries to release juices, then drizzle a smooth crema-honey mixture over chilled or immediate servings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry mixture
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
Crema mixture
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Toss and rest the strawberries
  1. In a large bowl, toss the fresh strawberries with granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until the berries look glossy and coated. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so juices release.
Mix the crema
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together Mexican crema (or sour cream), honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Stop when the mixture looks uniform with no streaks.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the rested strawberries among 4 serving bowls, keeping any extra juices in the bottom of the bowl. Top each bowl with a generous drizzle of the crema mixture.
  2. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve for a colder, thicker feel.

Notes

For the best texture, use ripe strawberries and halve them so the juices soak quickly during the 5-minute rest. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container up to 2 days; the berries will keep releasing juice but still taste good. Freezing is not recommended because strawberries become soft and watery. If you want a lighter option, substitute sour cream with a thick low-fat or plain Greek yogurt-style crema.