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Mexican Crema is a very frequent topping choice for home cooked meals. It’s a versatile and flexible type of cream, that can go along with a variety of Mexican recipes. You can use it with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas and nachos, or you can top non-Mexican dishes with it too.
Mexican Crema: What it is and How to Use It - Chili Pepper Madness
What is Crema? Think of Mexican crema as the Mexican version of French crème fraiche or American sour cream. It is slightly thinner and a bit sweeter and often served along with cotija or queso fresco cheeses. Some might call is Mexicana crema, Mexican sour cream, crema fresca or just plain crema.
Mexican crema is a thickened cream often used to dollop over soups, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and anything that needs a touch of richness. It’s creamy and slightly tangy, and falls between American sour cream and French crème fraîche.
Crema is the Spanish word for cream and is used in the names of various Mexican and Central American dairy spreads. In the United States, or in the English language, it is sometimes referred to as crema espesa (English: "thick cream"), [1][2] also referred to as crema fresca (English: "fresh cream") in Mexico. [3] .
Mexican crema (also known as crema Mexican) is a naturally sour, slightly thick cream that tastes like a combination of American sour cream and French crème fraîche.
This Mexican crema recipe is great for beginners because the prep work is super simple and it comes together in just one bowl. The video tutorial and full printable recipe are below, but let me walk you through the basics with step-by-step photos so you know what to expect.