Classic Mexican Strawberries and Cream Dessert (Fresas Con Crema)
A no-bake Mexican layer dessert combining fresh, juicy strawberries with a tangy, creamy dairy blend. Achieve backyard refreshment with just a few ingredients, offering a vibrant mix of sweet and tart flavors ideal for warm weather or elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 pound strawberries (about 4 cups sliced)
2 cups sour cream
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup Mexican crema or heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Gently rinse strawberries under cool water and pat dry. Remove stems and slice, reserving a few whole for garnish.
In a large bowl, whisk sour cream, condensed milk, crema/whipped cream, and vanilla until smooth.
Alternate layers of strawberries and cream in 6 transparent cups/jars, starting and ending with cream for stability.
Chill for at least 30 minutes for optimal texture, or up to overnight for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Replace Mexican crema with 1½ cups whipped heavy cream folded into the base.
Intensify flavor with ¼ cup citrus zest (lime or orange) in place of crema.
Prevent sogginess by slicing strawberries just before layering and avoiding over-chopping.
Serve chilled in clear cups for aesthetic appeal or mason jars for casual events.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 cup/jar portion)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg