Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)
Fresas con Crema is a traditional Mexican dessert made with fresh strawberries and a sweet, creamy mixture of sour cream, condensed milk, and vanilla. It’s refreshing, simple, and perfect for warm days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Set aside.
- In a bowl, mix sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, and sugar until smooth.
- Add the sliced strawberries and gently mix to coat them with the cream mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled in individual cups or bowls. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- This dessert is best served the same day for maximum freshness.
- Adjust sugar depending on how sweet your strawberries are.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg