Mexican crema

Mexican crema, as the name implies, is a creamy dairy product that might be an excellent substitute for its French cousin. It has the same pleasantly tangy flavor and silky texture as the original, but with a thinner consistency. It's buttery, smooth, and neutral enough to not overpower the flavor of meals that call for crème fraîche.

Because Mexican crema isn't as thick as crème fraîche, it works best as a drizzle or topping in dishes. For example, replacing the crème fraîche in this recipe for chestnut soup with caraway crème fraîche with Mexican crema would work nicely. Mexican crema is available in most big grocery shops, and brands such as Cacique provide tasty selections. The greatest thing is that having a jar on hand gives you more motivation to make wonderful Mexican cuisine for supper!