Mexican Crema
Creamy, tangy, and effortlessly silky, Mexican Crema is the ultimate homemade condiment to elevate your favorite Mexican dishes. This simple recipe combines heavy cream, a touch of buttermilk, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt to create a luscious topping with just the right balance of richness and acidity. With only 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off resting period, this versatile crema requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Perfect for drizzling over tacos, enchiladas, soups, or roasted vegetables, it adds a delightful creamy tang to every bite. Plus, it keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, so you’ll always have a deliciously fresh finishing touch for your culinary creations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a clean glass jar or bowl, mix together the heavy cream and buttermilk using a whisk or spoon.
Loosely cover the jar or bowl with a lid or clean cloth to allow air circulation.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature (around 70°F or 21°C) for 12 to 24 hours, or until it thickens to a pourable but creamy consistency.
Once thickened, stir in the lime juice and salt to taste. Mix well to combine.
Transfer the Mexican crema to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigeration will enhance the flavors further.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and use as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, soups, or any Mexican-inspired dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
811 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.5 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.3 g | 242% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 685 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.2 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 27 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
