Dairy & cheese · cultured
Mexican crema
Also called crema, crema mexicana
Mexican cultured cream, thinner and milder than sour cream, slightly salty. Drizzled over tacos, enchiladas, soups and beans.
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapCrème fraîche
Slightly thicker; loosen with a splash of milk.
- T2 · GoodSour cream
Thicker and tangier; thin with milk or lime juice to drizzle.
- T3 · In a pinchGreek yoghurt
Sharper and leaner; thin and salt it, and don't boil.
Cook with Mexican crema