Crema Mexicana Recipes

CREMA MEXICANA

Steps:

• Heat the cream on the stovetop until slightly warmer than room temperature. (about 100 degrees with a thermometer).
• Remove from heat and whisk in the sour cream.
• Pour into a glass jar. Place the lid on top of the jar but don't tighten it. Put the jar in a warm room for at least 4 but up to 12 hours. It will be thickened and you can use it then (especially if using as a sauce in a dish such as enchiladas), or refrigerate for another 4 to 12 hours to thicken even more.

HOMEMADE MEXICAN CREMA

Steps:

• Mix
• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and set it out at room temperature for 3 hours.
• Serve or Store
• Transfer to a serving bowl if using right away, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate if storing.

MEXICAN CREMA

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
• The cream is ready to use now, or it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

CHICKEN A LA CREMA

Steps:

• Brown chicken in olive oil in a Dutch oven over high heat until nice and dark on both sides and fat has rendered, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a bowl.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion, mushrooms, and salt to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chili powder, cayenne, black pepper, cumin, dried oregano, garlic, and poblano peppers. Cook and stir until peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf; stir and increase heat to high. Stir in 1 cup creme fraiche and fresh oregano and bring to a simmer. Add chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot, nestling them into the broth so they are covered. Reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain a gentle, steady simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Use tongs to carefully transfer chicken to a bowl and let cool enough to handle. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook until braising liquids have reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes, skimming off fat from the surface as it cooks.
• Meanwhile, remove and discard skin and bones from chicken (or save to make stock). Break up the meat into large or small pieces and save any edible drippings.
• Reduce heat to low and add chicken meat and drippings to the sauce. Simmer until chicken has absorbed the flavor from the sauce, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro and remaining creme fraiche. Taste to adjust salt and seasonings.

FRESAS CON CREMA (MEXICAN-STYLE STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM)

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Gently fold in diced strawberries.
• Divide strawberry mixture into 2 serving dishes. Refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to meld.

CREMA

Steps:

• Whisk the sour cream and heavy cream together in a bowl, then add the salt and the lime juice, and whisk again. Cover the bowl, and allow it to sit at room temperature for a minimum of 2 hours and ideally overnight. It will thicken nicely. Use right away, or transfer to a jar and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

MEXICAN CREMA

Steps:

• To make Mexican-style crema, stir 2 tablespoons of buttermilk (preferably unpasteurized) into 1 cup of heavy cream, cover, and let sit out at warm room temperature (about 75°F) overnight to thicken. This homemade version will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.