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Mexican Style Crema

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A simple, creamy, and tangy Mexican-style crema that’s perfect for drizzling over tacos, nachos, and bowls. Made with heavy cream and buttermilk, it thickens overnight for the perfect texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 day
Course: Dressing/Condiment
Cuisine: Californian, Mexican
Calories: 832
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice about half a lime
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Equipment

  • Glass jar with lid

Method
 

  1. In a glass jar, combine heavy cream and buttermilk.
  2. Cover tightly and leave on the counter at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours, until thickened.
  3. Stir in lime juice and kosher salt.
  4. Mix well and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 832kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 8gFat: 87gSaturated Fat: 55gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 387mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3556IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 0.3mg

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