It is one of those specially cultured dairy products that you can find in almost any grocery store or supermarket, so you can always have it on hand when you need it. Also, since it contains less sugar, you can add it too if you prefer.įull-fat Greek yogurt is also thicker and close to the consistency of Mexican crema.
When it comes to acidity, its level is similar to that of plain yogurt so it is not a bad idea to add some lime juice to adjust the level of sourness. Since it has a higher fat content than plain yogurt, its flavor profile is closer to that of Mexican crema in terms of richness. It is known as full-fat Greek yogurt and it can be a great alternative to our cream. This time it is the especially cultured dairy product that has more protein and fat, and less sugar than plain yogurt. Plain YogurtĪnother yogurt is on the list of best substitutes for Mexican crema.
I would suggest you use it only to make toppings or dips. Unlike Mexican crema that dissolves into stews, sour cream tends to remain chunky.īecause of that, it is not suitable to use sour cream in all types of dishes that require Mexican crema. Sour cream has a thicker consistency and it curdles fast. On the other hand, the fat content of most sour creams is normally above 20%.įinally, the consistencies of the two creams also differ. Namely, most varieties of Mexican cream have a lower fat content that ranges between 18-25%. So, if you do decide to use it in your recipe, make sure that there are no other highly-acidic ingredients because the dish won’t taste very nice.Īnother difference is related to the fat content. The most apparent difference between these two popular creams is that sour cream has a higher acidity, making it sourer than Mexican cream. I am not going to lie to you by saying that this is the best alternative because it has some major differences in flavor and texture when compared with Mexican crema. So, as I already said previously, if you live in the US and want to find that one cream that will decently replace Mexican cream in some of your dishes, then sour cream might be a relatively good choice. If that is the case with you, and especially if you live in the US, the second substitute on the list will be an interesting one. But, you can solve that as well by just adding a bit of milk or buttermilk.įinally, the real problem for some people that want to use crema fresca as a substitute is the fact that it is difficult to find it outside Europe. Crema fresca has a dense texture, contrary to the consistency of Mexican crema which is more liquid. However, I must emphasize that it is not as acidic as Mexican cream, which is one of their main differences.įortunately, it is something that can be solved easily by just adding a little lime juice and making it more sour in taste.Īnother difference lies in consistency. Since it is made from sour cream that is soured with bacterial culture, it has some amount of acidity as well. This fresh cream from France has one main ingredient, soured cream, and 10-45% butterfat, which means that it has a high-fat content just like Mexican crema. A literal translation of the name of this cream is “fresh cream”. Before I head to the main point, I will first tell you what crema fresca is.Īlthough many people think that this specific cream comes from Mexico, it actually originated in Normandy, France. That is no surprise because it is not easy to mimic that unique combination of flavors and still be a cream.īut, crema fresca, originally known as “Crème fraîche” really comes close. I often write about substitutes and I must admit that there are very few decent substitutes for Mexican crema.
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