Fresas con Crema is the perfect light, fruity dessert you’ve been looking for. Fresh strawberries covered in sweet cream, it’s a treat you can fall in love with all summer long.
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Sweet, creamy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, fresas con crema is the kind of dessert that instantly transports you to a sunny afternoon in Mexico.
This simple dessert is a Mexican take on classic Strawberries and Cream, with an extra sweet creaminess that Mexican cuisine does so well (take Tres Leches Cake or Arroz con Leche for example!)
Fresh, juicy strawberries are smothered in a luxuriously smooth sauce that delivers the perfect blend of freshness and indulgence. The best part is it comes together in just minutes without any special skill or equipment! No fuss, just pure enjoyment!
My Thoughts on Fresas con Crema
After testing my Fresas con Crema Recipe from Mexico, I sat down to record some quick thoughts on what went well, what my biggest challenges were, and anything I could think of to help you enjoy this recipe as well! Watch the video below.
Recipe Origins
Fresas con Crema is a popular Mexican dessert with roots that trace back to colonial times, when the Spanish settlers first introduced dairy farming, cream and sugar to the Americas.
These delicacies were quickly paired with the native fruits of the area to create this luxurious treat. Over time Fresas Con Crema has become a staple, particularly at street fairs and family gatherings.
Why Make This Recipe
- Great for a Crowd: This treat is easy to serve at parties and gatherings and simple enough for even the pickiest eaters to love.
- Fresh and Sweet: Bursting with strawberry flavor yet swimming in a dreamy creamy sauce. Yum!
- Taste of Mexico: Take a trip to Mexico from the comfort of your own home with this classic Mexican treat.
Key Ingredients to Make Fresas con Crema
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
- Mexican crema or plain greek yogurt: The most authentic version would be Mexican crema, but plain greek yogurt works as well. You could also use sour cream as a substitute. Crema is usually richer and thinner, so while it is the most authentic, I do like the texture that greek yogurt adds.
- Evaporated milk: The evaporated milk thins out the dessert. There are some recipes online that call for similar amounts of greek yogurt and sweetened condensed milk, but an entire can of evaporated milk. I do not recommend this as it makes the crema thinner than I prefer.
- Strawberries: My preference is for fresh strawberries but you could definitely use frozen strawberries as well as long as they are thawed. Keep in mind that using frozen strawberries will give you a different texture but if you don’t mind that, the flavor is still fantastic! I recommend thawing your strawberries and draining the excess liquid to prevent your crema from becoming too runny.
Recipe Variations
Of course Fresas Con Crema is traditionally made with strawberries but you can use any fruit you like! Try it with peaches, mangos, raspberries, blueberries or blackberries!
How to Make this Recipe
Step One: Mix all of the ingredients for the crema in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Refrigerate for an hour to allow the crema to thicken.
Step Two: Slice all of the strawberries.
Step Three: Add the strawberries into a glass and spoon the crema over the top. Enjoy!
Expert Tip
Patience is key in this recipe! The crema turns out pretty thin, but the longer you refrigerate it, the thicker it will get (thanks to the sweetened condensed milk!). Let the crema sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours for the best texture. Always serve your Fresas con Crema chilled!
Recipe FAQs
You can store the crema mixture in the fridge for up to three days. I recommend keeping the strawberries and cream separate for long-term storage, combining them just before serving.
You can make your cream mixture ahead of time and slice your strawberries the night before, but I don’t recommend combining the two until you are ready to serve. Otherwise your fruit will become soggy. Some people recommend adding the cream to the strawberries a maximum of one hour ahead of serving so that the sugars in the strawberries will leak more into the crema.
Fresas con Crema can be served as is, with no additional toppings needed! However, some more creative home-chefs will serve it topped with granola, grated coconut, nuts or even other fruits!
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Fresas con Crema Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mexican crema or plain greek yogurt
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ can evaporated milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 lb strawberries
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients except for the strawberries in a large bowl and whisk until combined. Refrigerate for an hour, until the crema is thickened a little.
- Wash and slice all of the strawberries.
- Add the strawberries into the bottom of a glass. Then spoon the crema over the top.
- Eat with a spoon and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Mexican crema or plain greek yogurt: You could also use sour cream as a substitute.
- Strawberries: You could definitely use frozen strawberries as well as long as they are thawed. Keep in mind that using frozen strawberries will give you a different texture but if you don’t mind that, the flavor is still fantastic! I recommend thawing your strawberries and draining the excess liquid to prevent your crema from becoming too runny.
- Patience is key in this recipe! The crema turns out pretty thin, but the longer you refrigerate it, the thicker it will get (thanks to the sweetened condensed milk!). Let the crema sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours for the best texture. Always serve your Fresas con Crema chilled!
Kate Daneluk says
I’m intrigued about this not being a popular recipe from Ghana. When researching Ghanaian desserts, I saw the comments from Ghanaians on your original video. I have seen several sites and articles that claim it is popular in Ghana. I have found videos of strawberry farms in Ghana and other videos showing strawberries costing $8 a package because they are imported. This is so confusing. It doesn’t make a ton of sense regionally that it would be popular but it could easily be a lingering influence from the colonial period. I guess the big question is, if this isn’t Ghanaian, WHY would this false claim of strawberry fool be spread across the internet? Perhaps it is enjoyed in a specific region, city, or restaurant?
Alexandria Drzazgowski says
Hi Kate, I have a feeling one website article posted it a long time ago and it has become a game of telephone since then. When I was researching, I could only find other bloggers posting about it that WEREN’T from the country, which is why I was not trusting of the information. It was helpful that I reached out to other Ghanaians and then found out it was not a legitimate recipe from the country!