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Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con crema is an easy Mexican dessert where plump strawberries release juice and get coated in thick Mexican crema. It’s quick to make—sweet, tangy, and creamy with a fresh mint finish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberries with citrus syrup
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries Hulled and halved.
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
Mexican crema drizzle
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
  • 1 fresh mint leaves For garnish.

Method
 

Mac atarar las fresas (make strawberry mixture)
  1. Toss the fresh strawberries with granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest in a large bowl until evenly coated, then stop mixing and spread them into an even layer for better juice release.
  2. Let the strawberries sit for 5 minutes to release their juices, and look for a glossy syrup pooling at the bottom of the bowl.
Mix the crema
  1. Whisk together Mexican crema (or sour cream), honey, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth, thick, and pourable.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the strawberries among 4 serving bowls, keeping the extra syrup with the fruit for maximum coating.
  2. Drizzle the crema mixture generously over the strawberries so the surface looks creamy and glistening.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Pro tip: use very ripe strawberries so they form a naturally thick, syrupy coating in the first 5 minutes. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 1 day; the strawberries will release more juice as they sit. Freezing is not recommended since the texture can turn watery after thawing. Swap option: use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream/crema for a tangier, slightly lighter drizzle.