Vegan Fresas con Crema (Mexican Strawberries and Cream)
Fresas con crema is one of the easiest Mexican desserts you’ll ever make—no baking or cooking required! Sweet, fresh strawberries are paired with a rich vegan crema for a quick, refreshing treat. Ready in just 10 minutes!
4 servings
Calories: 364kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb strawberries
- 2 tbsp cane sugar
Sweet cream (crema dulce)
- 1 cup macadamias
- 1 cup almond milk or any other no-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Strawberries:
- Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries. Place them in a medium bowl.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cane sugar and stir gently. Let them sit for 5 minutes to release their natural juices.
Make the Vegan Crema:
- In a blender, combine macadamia nuts, almond milk, cane sugar, lime juice, and vanilla extract. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- If using store-bought vegan sour cream or heavy cream, simply stir in the sugar and vanilla.
Assemble:
- In a serving cup or glass, layer half of the sweetened strawberries.
- Drizzle a generous amount of the vegan crema over the strawberries.
- Add the remaining strawberries and finish with another drizzle of crema.
Notes
- Nut-Free Option: Use store-bought vegan sour cream or heavy cream with sugar and vanilla.
- Sweetener: Swap cane sugar for maple syrup or agave if preferred.
- Flavor Twist: Add lime or lemon zest to the crema for extra brightness.
- Consistency: If the crema is too thick, add more plant milk one tablespoon at a time. Too thin — add more macadamias.
- Storage: Crema keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Assembled cups are best eaten same day.
- Sweetener: Swap cane sugar for maple syrup or agave if preferred.
- Flavor Twist: Add lime or lemon zest to the crema for extra brightness.
- Consistency: If the crema is too thick, add more plant milk one tablespoon at a time. Too thin — add more macadamias.
- Storage: Crema keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Assembled cups are best eaten same day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 2mg