Authentic Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries & Cream)
A rich, creamy, and decadent Mexican dessert made with fresh strawberries. This 10-minute recipe is better than any ice cream shop.
Emily Neat
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh strawberries, washed and sliced
- 1 cup Sour cream (Crema Mexicana is best)
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 can (12 oz) Evaporated milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- Optional: Whipped cream, granola, or cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- 1 Prep Berries: Wash the strawberries thoroughly. Remove the stems and slice them into quarters or halves depending on size. Set aside.
- 2 Make the Cream: In a blender or large bowl, combine the sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract.
- 3 Blend: Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth and slightly thickened. Taste test! If you want it sweeter, add a touch of sugar, but the condensed milk is usually enough.
- 4 Assemble: Place a generous amount of strawberries into cups or bowls.
- 5 Pour: Pour the famous cream sauce over the berries until they are swimming in it.
- 6 Chill (Optional): You can eat it right away, but letting it sit in the fridge for 1 hour allows the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
- 7 Top It Off: Serve cold, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of granola for crunch.
If you have never had Fresas con Crema, you are in for a life-changing treat. It sounds simple—strawberries and cream—but the specific combination of three different milks creates a sauce that is rich, tangy, and impossibly creamy.
It’s a popular street snack in Mexico, but it’s incredibly easy to make at home.
The Secret Ingredient: Sour Cream?
Yes! Don’t skip it. The sour cream (or Mexican Table Cream / Media Crema) provides a tangy contrast that cuts through the intense sweetness of the condensed milk. Without it, the dessert is just cloying.
Customization
- The Crunch: Traditionally, this isn’t served with granola, but many modern variations add it for texture.
- The Fruit: While strawberries are king, this cream sauce (“La Crema”) tastes amazing on peaches, bananas, or mixed berries too.
This is the perfect no-bake dessert for when you have guests but zero time to cook.
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