Platanos Con Crema (Mexican Bananas and Cream)
This Platanos Con Crema is made with just 3 ingredients: bananas, media crema, & sweetened condensed milk. No baking, ready in 15 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 205kcal
Ingredients
- 4 large bananas Ripe but not mushy
- 3 ounce can Media Crema (Table Cream)
- ¼ cup can sweetened condensed milk or more according to taste
Instructions
- Mix the media crema and sweetened condensed milk in a bowl until combined. (note: make this ahead and chill before adding the bananas).
- Slice the bananas into thin rounds and toss in the mixture until they’re nicely coated.
- You can serve it right away or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving if you like it a little colder.
- Make ahead: Mix the creams together and refrigerate until ready to use. Add the bananas right before eating.
Notes
Tips & Storage
- Bananas: Go for ripe ones with a few brown spots. Too green and they’ll taste chalky, too soft and they’ll fall apart in the cream.
- Cream: This recipe uses Media Crema (not sour cream or Mexican crema). It’s smooth, mild, and mixes perfectly with sweetened condensed milk. A good substitute would be crème fraîche or clotted cream.
- Mixing: Gently fold in the bananas—no need to stir too much or they’ll get mushy.
- Storage: Best served fresh, but leftovers can be kept in the fridge (covered) for up to 24 hours. Just keep in mind the bananas will soften and darken a bit.
Nutrition
Serving: 1banana with cream | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g