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This authentic fresas con crema recipe combines fresh strawberries with a sweet, creamy sauce for an easy Mexican dessert. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes for an easy no bake summer dessert.
The Easiest Summer Dessert
There are some desserts that feel almost too simple to be called a recipe.
Fresas con Crema is one of them.
Fresh, juicy strawberries are folded into a sweet, silky cream mixture made with Media crema, sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream. The result is rich but refreshing, simple but completely satisfying, and one of the most beloved desserts in Mexican cuisine.
You’ll find fresas con crema sold by street vendors, served at family gatherings, and enjoyed throughout strawberry season. It’s especially popular during the spring and summer months when strawberries are at their sweetest.
What I love most about this dessert is how quickly it comes together. No baking, no complicated steps, and no waiting for anything to cool. Just fresh berries, a creamy sauce, and a few minutes of prep.
Why You Will Love this Recipe
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- No baking required
- Perfect for spring and summer
- Uses simple ingredients
- Easy to make ahead
- Great for parties, cookouts, and family gatherings
- Naturally gluten-free
What Makes This Version Special?
There are many versions of fresas con crema, but after making this recipe repeatedly, I’ve found that blending a portion of the berries into the cream mixture makes this dessert beautiful with a pink cream and more berry flavoring in each bite!
Ingredients Needed
- Media Crema: Also known as Table Cream. Nestle makes and sells this in cans and it can typically be found next to the evaporated milks in the local market, or possibly the Hispanic food aisle. If you are needing a substitute consider: condensed milk, evaporated milk or heavy cream.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: La Lechera is a popular brand to use for this recipe. But you can use any brand available or that you have on hand. This is a thick, syrup like milk that is sweetened and used to sweeten the dessert recipe.
- Sour Cream: if needing to make a swap to make this a slightly lighter dessert try substituting with greek yogurt. You can also use a Mexican Crema for a milder tangy flavor.
How to make Step by Step
- Dice strawberries & Blend: dice however you prefer. Some people like slices, I prefer to dice them into chunks. Dice to a size that is easy to fit onto a spoon so that you can easily enjoy your dessert. Blending some of the strawberries with the media crema, also called table cream (image below). This gives a strawberry flavor throughout the cream, plus a natural pretty pink color to the cream.
- Mix Cream: combine the remaining ingredients for the cream. The base of the recipe is the media crema (found in the hispanic aisle in most markets, it’s a canned milk), sweetened condensed milk, and sour cream. Plus a hint of vanilla for extra flavor.
- Combine: pour the cream over the strawberries. Thanks to the sour cream the mixture is nice and thick.
- Chill: this dessert is best served COLD! I love letting it chill in the refrigerator for a little bit. But it can also be served as soon as it’s made.
Tips for the Best Fresas con crema
Use ripe strawberries-This recipe relies on the natural sweetness of the fruit.
Chill before serving-A short chill time allows the flavors to blend and makes the dessert even more refreshing.
Don’t make it too far ahead-The strawberries will continue releasing juices as they sit. For the best texture, enjoy within a few hours of assembling.
Taste before serving– If your berries are especially tart, you can add a little extra sweetened condensed milk.
Variations
Add Other Fruit- Try adding blackberries, mango, peaches, or blueberries.
Add Cinnamon– A small pinch of cinnamon adds warmth and depth.
Make Individual Cups– Perfect for parties and summer gatherings.
How to Serve
This dessert is often served in clear cups so you can see the strawberries and cream layered together.
It’s especially delicious alongside:
- Churros
- Sopapillas
- Mexican wedding cookies
- Fresh fruit platters
Or simply enjoy it on its own straight from the fridge.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
The strawberries will release more juice as they sit, so the texture will become looser over time.
FAQS
Fresas con crema translates to “strawberries with cream.” It is a traditional Mexican dessert made by combining fresh strawberries with a sweetened cream sauce. Unlike classic American strawberries and cream, Mexican fresas con crema typically includes ingredients like Mexican crema, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk, which create a richer and creamier texture.
No exactly. Traditional Mexican fresas con crema uses Mexican crema and sweetened condensed milk, creating a richer and creamier texture than most strawberries and cream recipes.
Fresh strawberries are strongly recommended. Frozen berries release too much liquid and can make the cream mixture watery.
More Mexican Desserts
Fresas Con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs strawberries
- 1 (7.6 ounce) can media crema
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Dice the strawberries to preference and add to a medium size bowl
- Combine the media crema and 3/4 cup of diced strawberries in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Add the vanilla, sweetened condensed milk and sour cream to the strawberry cream. Stir to combine.
- Pour the cream over the strawberries. Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator.
Video
Equipment
Notes
- Media crema(table cream)
- Sour cream
- Sweetened condensed milk (La Lachera is a popular brand to use for this recipe, any brand can be used)
- Evaporated milk
- Whole milk
- Heavy cream
- Greek Yogurt
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe first published May 1, 2020, updated June 25, 2022 with new images and information. Recipe is unchanged.
Photography by the talented @KJandCompany.co
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One of the best easiest recipes I have tried. I like this one the best!!
Exactly what is media crema and where can I buy it? The recipe says table cream and I just assume it’s the same as heavy cream but heavy cream is also listed as one of the ingredients. Thank you. I can’t wait to make this!
Media Crema is a Mexican canned milk, Nestle makes some and it can usually be found next to where they sell evaporated milks in your local market.
OMG, just make this! I was somewhat hesitant to make it because my strawberries weren’t terribly ripe, but went for it anyway. What a delightful surprise. It was so light, fresh and delicious, and SO easy. I will be making this for my next dinner party!
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