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Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con crema is an easy Mexican dessert with plump, glistening strawberries coated in thick crema. You macerate the berries briefly, then drizzle on a smooth crema-sweetened sauce for a creamy, juicy bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Rest/macerate 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberries and maceration
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
Cream mixture
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
  • 0.1 fresh mint leaves to garnish

Method
 

Macerate the strawberries
  1. In a large bowl, toss the fresh strawberries with granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest until evenly coated, then pause for a quick visual check—everything should look glossy and well-dressed.
  2. Let the bowl sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so the strawberries release juices and the sugar starts dissolving, then look for a thin syrup forming around the fruit.
Make the crema mixture
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk Mexican crema (or sour cream), honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable, with no streaks remaining.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the macerated strawberries among serving bowls so the syrup spreads evenly rather than pooling only at the bottom.
  2. Drizzle the crema mixture generously over the strawberries, using a spoon to ensure the thicker parts coat the fruit.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve for a firmer, colder texture.

Notes

For the best texture, hull and halve the strawberries uniformly so they macerate at the same rate. After assembling, refrigerate leftovers in a covered container up to 2 days; the strawberries will soften as they sit. Freezing is not recommended. If you want a lighter option, use low-fat Mexican crema or sour cream while keeping the honey to balance sweetness.