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Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)

Fresas con crema is a quick Mexican dessert where plump strawberries turn glossy after a short maceration, then get drizzled with thick crema. It’s easy to assemble in minutes with lime, vanilla, and a sweet honey-cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
rest 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 510
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Strawberry mixture
  • 2 lb fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
Crema mixture
  • 1 cup Mexican crema (or sour cream)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 fresh mint leaves for garnish

Method
 

Macerate the strawberries
  1. Toss the fresh strawberries with granulated sugar, lime juice, and lime zest in a large bowl until coated.
  2. Let the strawberries sit for 5 minutes at room temperature so their juices release and turn syrupy, with a glistening look.
Make the crema
  1. Whisk together Mexican crema (or sour cream), honey, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and pourable.
Assemble and serve
  1. Divide the strawberries among 4 serving bowls so they are piled in the center.
  2. Drizzle generously with the crema mixture so the strawberries are thickly coated and lightly pooled at the bottom.
  3. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve for best texture.

Notes

Pro tip: use ripe, fragrant strawberries and don’t skip the 5-minute rest—the released juices help the crema cling and look glossy. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days (texture will soften). Freezing is not recommended. For a lighter option, swap Mexican crema/sour cream for low-fat or Greek yogurt and reduce honey to taste while keeping the lime flavor bright.