Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)

This classic Mexican dessert features fresh strawberries swimming in sweetened cream that tastes like melted ice cream. It's summer in a cup! Popular throughout Mexico and at Mexican celebrations, fresas con crema is a crowd-pleasing dessert that's refreshing on a hot summer day and comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Recipe Details

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Prep Time: 5 minutesCook Time: 15 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutesServings: 4Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

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• 1 pound strawberries
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons sour cream or Mexican crema (8 ounces)
• ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk (4 ounces)
• ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons evaporated milk (3 ounces)
• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
• Thai basil, basil, mint or syrupy balsamic vinegar, for garnish

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Equipment

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• Large bowl
• Small bowl
• Whisk
• Knife and cutting board
• Four 10-ounce glasses or jars for serving

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Instructions

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1. Start by hulling your strawberries and cutting them into bite-sized pieces, placing them in a small bowl as you go. Once you've got about ½ cup, sprinkle them with sugar, toss well and set them aside while you finish prepping the rest.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon salt (see Tips). Mix until completely smooth, using a whisk to break up the cream, if necessary.
3. Add the unsweetened strawberries to the bowl with the cream and mix well until they are completely coated. (If desired, refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days.)
4. To serve, divide the strawberry and cream mixture among four (10-ounce) glasses or jars, about a cup in each. Top with the sweetened strawberries and drizzle any accumulated juice over the glasses, too.
5. Garnish with fresh herbs or a drizzle of syrupy balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

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• If you are using Mexican crema instead of sour cream, omit the salt
• Serve half-portions to yield 8 servings, or double the recipe to generously serve a crowd
• Try this same cream mixture with other summer fruit like raspberries, golden berries, blueberries, or sweet or tart cherries
• The chill will thicken the cream slightly when refrigerated

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Storage

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Fresas con crema will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in a covered container.

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Tags: Mexican, dessert, summer, strawberries, no-bake, quick, crowd-pleaser

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Recipe Source: The New York Times - Kristina Felix (Published Aug. 5, 2025)

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5 - 29 ratings)

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