Description
Fresas con Crema is an authentic Mexican strawberries and cream dessert made with fresh strawberries, Mexican crema, and sweetened condensed milk. This easy no-bake treat is creamy, refreshing, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional topping)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)
- Extra sliced strawberries (for layering)
Instructions
- Wash, dry, hull, and slice the strawberries evenly.
- If strawberries are tart, sprinkle with sugar and let sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Mexican crema, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, orange zest if using, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
- Gently fold sliced strawberries into the cream mixture until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.
- Spoon into clear cups or dessert glasses, layering with extra strawberries if desired.
- Top with whipped cream and fresh mint before serving.
Notes
- Use fully ripe strawberries for best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness depending on strawberry ripeness.
- Best enjoyed fresh and chilled.
- Store refrigerated up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Stir gently before serving if mixture separates slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg