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Mexican Crema in a glass jar, served on cheesy enchiladas with tomatoes and cilantro.

Mexican Crema

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Course condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12
Calories 69 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk. Stir well to mix.
    Stirring heavy cream and buttermilk for Mexican Crema, with limes and salt nearby.
  • Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours until thickened.
    Covering the heavy cream and buttermilk mixture for Mexican crema with plastic wrap.
  • Once thickened, stir in the lime juice and salt until well combined.
    Squeezing a lime wedge into a bowl of thickened Mexican crema.
  • Transfer the crema to a jar with a lid and refrigerate. Use as desired on tacos, enchiladas, or other dishes.
    Mexican crema with lime in a glass jar.

Nutrition

Calories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 31mgFiber: 0.01g
Keyword condiment, mexican crema
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