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A bowl of Crema with a hand holding a spoon in it.
Kate Ramos

Homemade Mexican Crema Recipe

Let me teach you how to make this homemade Mexican crema recipe using 4 simple ingredients. Whisk together and wait for it to thicken.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Fermenting Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Course: condiment
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 1
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Combine the 1 cup cream, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours or until thickened. It should be spoonable and not too runny.
  3. Transfer to an airtight continer and refrigerate for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1kcalSodium: 1mg

Video

Notes

  1. Lime flavor: Enhance the lime flavor by adding the zest of 1 lime after the crema has thickened.
  2. Serving suggestions: Drizzle over tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, or burritos or use as a topping for soups, salads, or grilled vegetables.
  3. Flavor variation: Add a pinch of chipotle powder or minced chipotles in adobo for a smoky kick.
  4. Storage: Store the prepared crema in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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