Fresas con Crema, or Strawberries and Cream, is an all-time favorite Mexican dessert. This creamy and delicious recipe is something that is sure to hit that sweet spot.

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Two cups of Fresas con Crema served in a glass cup.

Fresas con Crema reminds me of “La Feria.” Think county fairs – rides, food, and live music.

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At every feria, there are vendors selling this yummy Mexican dessert.

It is easy to make at home too. All you really need are fresh, ripe strawberries, a handful of ingredients, and a sweet tooth.

Table of Contents

1 🍓 Ingredients
2 🥣 Instructions
3 More Strawberry Recipes:
4 Crema substitute
5 Other Ingredients You Can Add:
6 👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips
7 🍰 More Mexican Desserts
8 😋 Hungry for More?
9 Fresas con Crema

🍓 Ingredients

Fresh Strawberries
Crema Mexicana
Vanilla
Sweetened Condensed Milk (such as La Lechera)
Sugar

As you can see, this recipe uses simple ingredients.

Frozen strawberries will do in a pinch. Make it your own by using a combination of other fresh berries like raspberries or blueberries.

🥣 Instructions

Look for fresh and ripe strawberries that are not bruised.
They should also be red all around, not yellow or white.

More Strawberry Recipes:

Remove the stems.
Thinly slice them.
Set aside until ready to use.

You can do this even the night before, but I suggest slicing them the day of.

Once you wash them and slice them, you are running against the clock. Strawberries tend to go bad soon after you cut into them.

Mexican Cream, sugar and vanilla served in a glass bowl

Add in a mixing bowl the crema mexicana, vanilla, and sweetened condensed milk.
If making this ahead of time, place the large bowl in the fridge.

Crema substitute

You can also use heavy whipping cream, mascarpone cheese, or creme fraiche with a splash of milk, then whisk to thin out. Cans of evaporated milks work too.

Sour cream and plain greek yogurt are sour but can be used as a substitute as well. Simply add more sweetened condensed milk.

Whisk until combined.
Taste the cream mixture and adjust the sweetness to your liking. If you like it sweeter, you can add sugar or more sweetened condensed milk.

Try drizzling some of this sweet cream mixture on other delicious desserts like pan de elote or Mexican churros.

Vanilla is native to Mexico. This is pure vanilla extract, and boy does it make a difference! It gives the Fresas con Crema a wonderful flavor.

Sliced strawberries served in a glass cups

To serve, place strawberries in a bowl or cup.
Spoon the sweetened cream sauce over the strawberries.
Serve immediately.
Or, place in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Other Ingredients You Can Add:

Shredded Coconut
Chopped Nuts
Granola

Although this is not in the traditional Mexican recipe, any of these would add extra flavor to the creamy dessert. Sure to be a hit with la familia!

A spoon of sliced strawberries with cream

Sometimes, the sweetness of the dessert depends on how ripe the strawberries are. The riper the strawberries, the sweeter will be.

I like to serve this Mexican dessert in a bowl. Something deep so the strawberries can swim in the sweet cream sauce.

At Mexican fairs, they would serve it in box cartons, similar to school milk cartons. Or you might see vendors serve it in plastic cups.

👩🏼‍🍳 Pro Tips

If you’re hosting an adult party, you might even consider adding some Bourbon in the cream sauce. Tell me that doesn’t sound good!
If you’re serving this at a party, I suggest prepping the strawberries and the cream sauce separately. Then assemble when you are ready to serve. It is ready in minutes for you, your family, or your guests.
Or pour into a deep container, cover and freeze to make ice cream.

Fresas con Crema served in a glass cup with a spoon holding strawberries.

🍰 More Mexican Desserts

Fresas Con Crema (Strawberries and Cream) is a popular Mexican dessert. Next time, strawberries are in season, be sure to make this for a tasty sweet treat. It’s sure to meet up to your berry expectations.

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Fresas con Crema

Fresas con Crema, or Strawberries and Cream, is an all-time favorite Mexican dessert. This creamy and delicious recipe is something that is sure to hit that sweet spot.

5 from 13 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

▢ 2 cups strawberries sliced
▢ 1 cup crema mexicana
▢ 2-3 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk (use more if the strawberries are not fully ripe)
▢ 2 tablespoons sugar optional
▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Slice strawberries and set aside.
In a small bowl, add the crema mexicana (or heavy cream, if using).
Add sweetened condensed milk, sugar (if using), and vanilla.
Whisk until combined.
To serve, place strawberries in a bowl.
Pour cream sauce over the strawberries.
Serve immediately.
Or, place in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Notes

If you can’t find crema mexicana, you can substitute for heavy cream or sour cream.

Nutrition

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Fresas con Crema, or Mexican Strawberries and Cream, in a glass container and fork.

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