Fresas con Crema (Strawberries with Cream) is a simple and popular dessert in Colombia.
This is a popular dessert in my hometown and it's sold at fruit stands on the side of the roads outside the city. If you are going to Medellin, look for these stands along the road while driving into the city from the airport. The fresh cream they use to make the Fresas con Crema is fantastic!
Fresas con Crema are total decadence for me. You would think that after eating a filling meal like a Colombian Tamal or Bandeja Paisa that it would be impossible to find room for anything else. However, even then, I can never refuse a glass full of fresh and delicious strawberries drowning in sweet cream drizzled with condensed milk.
Ingredients You'll Need
The printable recipe card to make this fresas con crema recipe with exact amounts and directions is below.
Strawberries: I like to use organic strawberries to make this dessert.
Cream: You need heavy whipping cream.
Sugar: You can use regular sugar or powder for this recipe. Adjust the amount to your own taste.
Vanilla: Always use a good quality vanilla for the best flavor.
Sweet Condensed Milk: This ingredient is optional. If you are using it just drizzle it on top.
How to Make Fresas con Crema
- In a bowl using a mixer, combine the heavy cream, vanilla and the sugar.
- Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and the cream holds its shape.
- Using glasses or plastic cups, make layers using the strawberries and cream ( one layer of strawberries, then one layer of cream, & so on). Drizzle with condensed milk if desired and serve immediately.
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Fresas Con Crema (Strawberries with Cream) Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh strawberries washed and halved
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons sugar or to your taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- Sweet condensed milk optional
Instructions
- In a bowl using a mixer, combine the heavy cream, vanilla and the sugar.
- Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and the cream holds its shape.
- Using glasses or plastic cups, make layers using the strawberries and cream ( one layer of strawberries, then one layer of cream, & so on). Drizzle with condensed milk if desired and serve immediately.
Giselle
When you lived in Medillian,
What kind of cream did you buy for the
"Heavy Cream ". ?
I have bought crema de leche and it was not the same as in the USA
Marc & Eliana
We just returned to the USA from 1 month of traveling in Colombia and had the best ever fresas con creme in Laguna de la Cocha, near Pasto. So we came home and made your recipe! I needed to double the amount of powdered sugar to get it sweet enough for our taste. Delicioso!
Elizabeth
Hey! I'm doing a extra credit project at school and if I had that class around 3rd period, would it go bad? Would it do anything to effect it? Or would it be fine? But other than that, I can't wait to try this recipe!