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Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con crema is an easy Mexican dessert of plump, glistening strawberries coated in thick, creamy Mexican crema. Quick tossing with sugar and lime releases juicy flavor, then you drizzle a smooth crema-honey-vanilla sauce over the top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tossed strawberries
  • 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
  • 0.25 fresh mint leaves for garnish Optional but recommended for serving

Method
 

Mac’cate the strawberry base
  1. In a large bowl, toss the halved fresh strawberries with granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until evenly coated, making sure the cut sides are covered.
  2. Let the strawberries sit for 5 minutes to release their juices, and you should see syrup form around the fruit.
Make the crema mixture
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together Mexican crema (or sour cream), honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the strawberries among 4 serving bowls, keeping the pooled strawberry juices as part of the topping.
  2. Drizzle generously with the crema mixture so each bowl is coated in thick cream.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

For the best texture, let the strawberries rest only until you see a light syrup forming—over-resting can thin the coating. Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 2 days; the strawberries will release more juice, but it’s still tasty. Freezing is not recommended because the berries soften. If you want a lighter option, use low-fat sour cream or crema in the same amount.