recipes

Mexican Crema

PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 12 HOURS 5 MINUTES

SERVES: 4

A Mexican style crema that is thinner than your American sour cream, yet creamy enough to add dimension to nearly any dish, including our Texas Tamales.

Ingredients:

½ cup heavy cream

1 tbsp buttermilk

1 tbsp lime juice (fresh)

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Combine: In a small bowl, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk
Cover and rest: Using plastic wrap or a lid, cover and let the mixture sit in a warm area for 12 hours to thicken
Mix: Add the lime juice and salt to the mixture, stir until combined
Serve: Serve your tasty homemade crema by drizzling directly on tamales!

*Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week