Fresas con Crema, Mexican strawberries and cream, is quite possibly the EASIEST dessert you'll EVER make! With just 4 simple ingredients, my recipe for Fresas con Crema whips up quickly and is light and refreshing!

In this article you'll find everything you need to make Fresas con Crema successfully.

I explain how to shop for and choose the best ingredients, how to make Fresas con Crema with step-by-step photos and a quick video, what kitchen tools you need, recipe substitutions you can use, and additional topping ideas you might like.

What is Fresas con Crema?

Translated to English, fresas con crema means strawberries with cream. Fresas con Crema is a very popular, light dessert in Mexico. It is a traditional Mexican dessert made with strawberries. You will find fresas con crema available at roadside stands in Mexico when you have a craving for a sweet treat. 

It's so light and refreshing! I think it's the perfect ending to just about any meal. Fresas con Crema looks fancy enough to serve to guests too. They'll never know how easy it was to prepare!

Fresas con Crema is quite possibly one of the easiest dessert recipes you will ever make. It certainly is one of the prettiest, don't you think? Strawberries and dessert go together like peas and carrots. I love using strawberries in desserts like I did with these super easy Strawberry S'mores Tartlets. Strawberries bring a fresh flavor to my Strawberry Jelly Roll Cake and for a sweet and tangy treat, strawberries dipped in balsamic glaze makes a wonderful snack.

What is Mexican Crema?

Mexican crema is very similar to creme fraiche or sour cream. It has a rich and creamy taste that pairs nicely with strawberries.

Can I Substitute Sour Cream for Mexican Crema?

Mexican crema is not quite as sour tasting as sour cream, so I wouldn't use sour cream as a substitute for Mexican crema in this dessert recipe. Creme fraiche or even heavy cream would be a better substitute if you can't find Mexican crema.

You can, however, use Mexican crema as a substitute for sour cream to drizzle over your favorite Mexican inspired recipes like Easy Chilaquiles from Renee's Kitchen Adventures or my Easy Taco Pie, Stuffed Butternut Squash, Taco Rice Bowl, or my One Pot Taco Pasta Skillet just to name a few. Mexican crema will give you a more authentic experience when enjoying your favorite Mexican inspired dishes.

Where To Find Mexican Crema

Look for Mexican crema, also known as crema Mexicana, in your local grocery store near the cheese where you will find other Mexican cheeses such as queso fresco. My store carries Cacique Mexican Crema, so that is the brand I use.

Ingredients List

• Fresh strawberries - for best results be sure to use fresh strawberries. In a pinch, you can use frozen, but the flavor will suffer. If you aren't able to get fresh strawberries, you might want to try a variation such as raspberries or blueberries.
• Sugar - use granulated white sugar
• Mexican crema - a good substitute is Creme fraiche
• Ground cinnamon
• Salt - a hint of salt magnifies the flavor
• Vanilla extract (optional)

How to Make Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)

1. Prepare the strawberries. I like them diced about the size you see in the picture below. If the strawberries are too large it can be cumbersome to eat, in my opinion, but I can be lazy like that.
   
   
   Tip: Reserve 2-3 strawberries to slice in half for a pretty garnish when ready to serve the fresas con crema.
2. Put the strawberries in a mixing bowl and sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar on the strawberries to sweeten as needed. Set aside the strawberries while you whip up the sweet Mexican cream recipe.
3. Make the sweetened cream sauce. Combine 1 cup Mexican crema with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
4. Whisk until well mixed and not grainy. If you don't feel like whisking by hand, a mixer with the whisk attachment will make quick work of combining the ingredients.
5. Give this a taste and add a very small pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness. Give it another taste and add more salt if needed.
6. If you aren't really keen on the creamy, milky taste stir in a teaspoon of vanilla to add that extra layer of flavor you are looking for in this dessert.
7. Be certain to whisk until well combined. The crema mixture should be white with tiny flecks of cinnamon as you see pictured below. The cinnamon is a real treat in this dessert!

How to Assemble the Dessert

1. Divide half of the sweetened Mexican crema mixture into 4 serving dishes (Click here to get the Weck jelly jars I use for this dessert). Add about 1/8th of the diced strawberries to each serving dish.
2. Evenly pour the remaining crema into each serving dish.
3. If you are serving immediately, add more diced strawberries on top and garnish with a strawberry sliced in half and some fresh mint leaves if you like.
4. To serve later in the day, cover each dish with lid or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Just before serving add more diced strawberries and garnish with a strawberry sliced in half and some fresh mint leaves.

Additional Topping Ideas for Fresas con Crema No Bake Dessert

• Granola
• Whipped cream
• Chopped nuts
• Crumbled cookies such as Biscoff or Oreos
• Brownie bits
• or mix in your favorite sauce like hot fudge or caramel sauce

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Fresas con Crema

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Fresas con Cremahttps://content.jwplatform.com/videos/ANJzNb3V.mp4Fresas con Crema, also known as strawberries and cream, is a light, refreshing Mexican dessert with just 4 ingredients and takes mere minutes to prepare. This is quite possibly the easiest dessert you will ever make!https://content.jwplatform.com/thumbs/ANJzNb3V-720.jpg2018-06-04

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Author: Life Tastes Good

Fresas con Crema - Mexican Strawberries and Cream

Fresas con Crema is a light, refreshing Mexican dessert with just 4 ingredients and takes mere minutes to prepare. This is quite possibly the easiest dessert you will ever make!

prep time: 10 Mcook time: total time: 10 M

ingredients:

• 1 pound of strawberries, diced
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup Mexican crema
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)

instructions:

How to cook Fresas con Crema - Mexican Strawberries and Cream

1. Add the diced strawberries to a medium bowl. Sprinkle a tablespoon of sugar on the strawberries to sweeten as needed. Set aside while you whip up the sweetened crema.
2. Sweet cream sauce - In a separate large bowl, combine 1 cup Mexican crema with 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Whisk until well mixed and not grainy (see note #1) Give the crema mixture a taste and add a very small pinch of salt to bring out the sweetness. Give it another taste and add more salt if needed. Add a teaspoon of vanilla if desired.
3. To assemble the fresas con crema, divide half of the sweetened Mexican crema mixture among 4 serving dishes (6 ounces is ideal). Add about 1/8th of the diced strawberries. Evenly pour the remaining crema into each serving dish.
4. If you are serving immediately, add more diced strawberries on top and garnish with a strawberry sliced in half and some fresh mint leaves if you like. Enjoy!
5. To serve later in the day, cover each dish with lid or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Just before serving, add more diced strawberries and garnish with a strawberry sliced in half and some fresh mint leaves to each serving dish. Serve & Enjoy!

NOTES:

Look for Mexican crema, also known as crema Mexicana, in your local grocery store near the cheese where you will find other Mexican cheeses such as queso fresco.
Reserve 2-3 strawberries to slice in half for a pretty garnish when ready to serve the fresas con crema.
If you are serving immediately, add more diced strawberries on top and garnish with a strawberry sliced in half and some fresh mint leaves if you like.
To serve later in the day, cover each dish with lid or plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Just before serving add more diced strawberries and garnish with a strawberry sliced in half and some fresh mint leaves.

Variation: Use your favorite fresh fruit with the Mexican cream sauce to create your own delicious desserts   

Calories
258.54

Fat (grams)
16.66

Sat. Fat (grams)
9.80

Carbs (grams)
26.76

Fiber (grams)
2.35

Net carbs
24.40

Sugar (grams)
23.14

Protein (grams)
2.31

Sodium (milligrams)
458.44

Cholesterol (grams)
50.64

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