Fresas y Arándanos con Crema (Strawberries, Blueberries in Mexican Cream) is a cool, refreshing and delicious dessert, breakfast or snack and is quickly made in just 10 minutes. This delicious dessert recipe is sure to become your next best all time favorite Mexican dessert!
Fresas y Arándanos con Crema (Strawberries and Blueberries in Mexican Cream) makes for such a delicious cool and refreshing snack, breakfast or dessert. It’s quick to make, simple and honestly, quite addicting.
So I’ll start by saying this, if you have never had fruits in cream and no I don’t mean fruits in something like plain old whipped cream, then you are in for a delicious treat! 😄
What I am talking about here is a mix of Mexican cream, sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. This combination is so simple but also highly delicious and addicting!
Quite honestly, I still don’t understand what it is about this combination that when added to fruits makes fruits taste extra yummy and delicious!!
Although, in Mexico, this traditional Mexican dessert is made with “fresas” or strawberries. It is common place to find “Fresas con Crema” or Strawberries in Mexican Crema.
It is made this way not only in Mexican homes but also sold at “ferias” (street fairs) as well as sold by street vendors.
With such a highly consumed snack and dessert it is found in supermarkets already prepared and ready to eat.
However, for this recipe, I decided to not only add strawberries but also some blueberries and even a little bit of banana!
I had one banana left in the fridge so I figured, why not, lets add some bananas too!
This all being said, this recipe is more of an inspiration for you, because really the cream that the strawberries, blueberries and bananas soak in is so good that you can use basically use any fruit or any combination. The combinations are endless!
So let your own imagination and inspiration take you away!
Quick Tidbit: Did you know that the largest USA state to harvest strawberries is California? With the second highest being Florida.
Try Different Combinations
- Kiwi, blueberries and strawberries
- Pineapple, blueberries and strawberries
- Kiwi, pineapple and blueberries
- Seedless grapes, kiwi and strawberries
- Honeydew, seedless grapes and strawberries
- Mango, blackberries and strawberries
- Strawberries, blackberries and kiwi
Toppings for Fruits in Mexican Cream
- Coconut shavings or flakes
- Granola
- Whole or crushed peanuts
- Whole or crushed cashews
- Whole or crushed almonds
- Cinnamon
- Lemon rind
- Mint leaves
For Extra Nutritional Toppings
- Flax seed
- Chia Seed
The possibilities are endless! Experiment with different combinations and toppings!
Add or exclude whatever you like.
Make it simple, nutritional or even more elaborate.
Ingredients for Fresas y Arándanos con Crema
- strawberries
- blueberries
- bananas (optional)
- condensed milk
- Mexican cream
- vanilla
Optional: cinnamon
Tidbit: Did you know that vanilla is native to Mexico?
Alternatives to Mexican Cream
If you cannot find Mexican Cream at your local supermarket or shop try using these alternatives.
- Heavy whipping cream
- Mascarpone cheese (add a splash of milk to thin out)
- Sour cream
How to Make Fresas y Arándanos con Crema
- Wash strawberries and blueberries. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Remove stems with a knife and cut strawberries in half or into bite size pieces.
- Combine Mexican cream (crema) with condensed milk and vanilla. Stir and mix well.
- In small bowls, glasses or cups divide some of the cream and top with the strawberries and the blueberries, top with more cream.
- Set in refrigerator to cool for five or 10 minutes. Serve!
- Sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Garnish with mint to make it even more adorable and pretty!
How to Serve Fresas y Arandanos con Crema
- Small bowls
- Ice cream bowls
- Small fruit bowls
- Champagne flutes (makes for an elegant dessert for any dinner)
- Wine Glasses
- Brandy glasses
- Scotch Glasses
- or even plastic cups!
For more delicious desserts, you will also love these:
Quesitos (Cream Cheese Puff Pastry)
Pastelillos de Guayaba (Guava Pastries)
Gorditas de Azucar (Sugar Gorditas)
Fresas con Crema (Strawberries and Cream)
📖 Recipe
Fresas y Arandanos con Crema
Ingredients
- 2 cups plump sweet strawberries rinsed, stems removed and slices thinly
- 1 cup blueberries rinsed
- 1 cup Mexican crema
- 3-4 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash strawberries and blueberries. Pat dry with a paper towel.Remove stem with a knife and cut strawberries in half or into bite size pieces.
- Combine Mexican cream (crema) with condensed milk and vanilla. Mix well.
- In small bowls or cups divide some of the cream and top with the strawberries and the blueberries, top with more cream.Set in refrigerator to cool for five to 10 minutes. Serve!Sprinkle with cinnamon.Garnish with mint leaf to make even more adorable and pretty!
Notes
Alternatives to Mexican Cream
If you cannot find Mexican Cream at your local supermarket or shop try using these alternatives.- Heavy whipping cream
- Mascarpone cheese (add a splash of milk to thin out)
- Sour cream
Try Different Combinations
- Kiwi, blueberries and strawberries
- Pineapple, blueberries and strawberries
- Kiwi, pineapple and blueberries
- Seedless grapes, kiwi and strawberries
- Honeydew, seedless grapes and strawberries
- Mango, blackberries and strawberries
- Strawberries, blackberries and kiwi
Toppings for Fruits in Mexican Cream
- Coconut shavings or flakes
- Granola
- Whole or crushed peanuts
- Whole or crushed cashews
- Whole or crushed almonds
- Cinnamon
- Lemon rind
- Mint leaves
For Extra Nutritional Toppings
- Flax seed
- Chia Seed
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