Fresas Con Crema, there’s something about this strawberries and cream that’s humbling and unassuming, and yet, utterly striking. With only five ingredients, it’s the simplest dessert around, but the flavors do something incredible when they meld together.
About Fresas Con Crema
Y’all, this is the BEST Fresas Con Crema recipe you’ll have ever have! With a creamy filling and perfectly sweeten, loaded with fresh strawberry slices and topped with fluffy whipped cream. It’s a delicious classic Mexican dessert that you’ll find at most “antojitos” (street snacks or appetizers) places and ice cream parlors.
There is no doubt that in Mexico we LOVE creamy desserts! This one joins my collection along with Arroz Con Leche, Mexican Fruit Salad, Tres Leches cake, Flan, Gelatina De Mosaico, and Dulce De Leche Popsicles. Let me show you how easy it is to make!
Why you’ll love this recipe
Ingredients & Substitutions
This recipe is for fresas con crema without sour cream. Most recipes call for it but I think there are better alternatives. The main flavors comes from the media crema (Mexican table cream) and condensed milk so there is no need for sour cream.
- Fresh strawberries
- 1 can media crema (substitute with Mexican crema or evaporated milk)
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt, regular plain yogurt or Crème fraîche.
- Vanilla extract
Variations:
- Make the fresas con crema pink! You can add a few drops of pink artificial food coloring to your crema or add a few strawberries prior to blending.
- Instead of the Greek yogurt, replace with cream cheese. The texture will be a little bit more dense but sometimes that’s desired for this recipe. So good!
- Add more sugar for a sweeter dessert.
How to make Fresas Con Crema
- Step 1. To a blender, add condensed milk, media crema, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Step 2. Puree everything well. Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula to make sure all ingredients are incorporated well. Note: The cream mixture is like a milkshake.
- Step 3. Pour into a mixing bowl and set aside in the fridge.
- Step 4. Slice the berries in whatever shape you like: halves, fourths, circles, cubes, etc. There are no rules here!
- Step 5. Add the sliced strawberries into the reserved crema mixture and mix gently.
Step 6. Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours for the strawberries to infuse the cream. Besides, this dessert tastes better when cold!
Now is ready to eat! Divide into bowls or glasses and enjoy!
If you’re serving this at a gathering, you can make ahead for up to 1 day in advance for a stress free dessert the day of.
Serving suggestions
This dessert is perfect after a Mexican meal since it’s light and fresh! If you want to make it more fun here are a few ideas you can do to it.
- Add granola.
- Add chia seeds.
- Add other fruits to it like raspberries, blueberries, chopped peaches or bananas.
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
- Add your favorite nuts.
- Make paletas!
Tips For Perfect Fresas Con Crema
- Keep everything cold! Place the cans & strawberries in the fridge so that they’re cold before making the recipe.
- Picking strawberries: The best strawberries have a bright red color, a natural shine and fresh looking green caps. Keep your berries in the fridge and wash them just before serving.
- How to rinse strawberries: Do not remove the stems still yet and rinse berries under cool water. To dry them just blot with a paper towel or place in a colander to air dry for a few minutes.
FAQ
Table cream is a light cream (lower in fat) that adds creaminess and deliciousness to your favorite savory and sweet recipes. While heavy cream contains at least 36 percent milk fat. It is pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized, and may be homogenized.
A great alternative is plain Greek Yogurt or Crème fraîche?
Keep in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Easy Fresas Con Crema Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Lb fresh ripe strawberries
- 1 12 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 7.6 oz can media crema
- 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt, regular plain yogurt or Crème fraîche.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a blender, add sweetened condensed milk, media crema, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.1 12 oz can sweetened condensed milk, 1 7.6 oz can media crema, 1 cup plain nonfat greek yogurt, regular plain yogurt or Crème fraîche., 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Puree everything well. Make sure to scrape the sides with a spatula to make sure all ingredients are incorporated well. Note: The cream mixture is like a milkshake.
- Pour into a mixing bowl and set aside in the fridge.
- Slice the berries in whatever shape you like: halves, fourths, circles, cubes, etc.1 ½ Lb fresh ripe strawberries
- dd the sliced strawberries into the reserved crema mixture and mix gently.
- Let it sit in the fridge for a few hours for the strawberries to infuse the cream. Besides, this dessert tastes better when cold.
- Divide into bowls or glasses and enjoy!
Muy Delish Notes:
- Keep everything cold! Place the cans & strawberries in the fridge so that they’re cold before making the recipe.
- Picking strawberries: The best strawberries have a bright red color, a natural shine and fresh looking green caps. Keep your berries in the fridge and wash them just before serving.
- How to rinse strawberries: Do not remove the stems still yet and rinse berries under cool water. To dry them just blot with a paper towel or place in a colander to air dry for a few minutes.
- Make head for up to 1 day in advance for a stress free dessert the day of.
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I made this fresas con crema over the weekend and it was a hit with everyone! Simple yet oh so delicious!
Great to hear Tyler! I’m so happy you enjoyed these fresas con crema!
So delicious and creamy! This is my go-to dessert at night. So satisfying.
I’m so happy to hear this Gina! Thanks for the feedback!
My kids really loved this! I will definitely make it again!
When the kids love something is always a win! Thanks for the feedback!
We are obsessed with this simple dessert! It’s such a perfect, sweet treat!
Thank you Casey!
I Just tried this recipe and my family loved it. It was so easy and the flavors were fantastic.
Yay! Thanks for the feedback Shadi!
Awesome ? ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
These fresas con crema are just like the ones I grew up eating in Mexico! They used to sell them in cartoon boxes like old milk boxes. Can’t wait to make it again!