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Mexican Crema
Heavy cream cultures with buttermilk and lime juice, creating a smooth, tangy topping after several hours at room temperature.
Typical price
$0.65for 4 servings
$0.16 per serving$0.65 for 4
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- 485 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 17 oz | $3.65Typical price |
| Buttermilk$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.91 | |
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 tbsp buttermilk
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional)
Steps
- Warm the heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat until steaming but not boiling, then cool it to lukewarm.
- Stir the buttermilk, lime juice, and salt into the cream in a clean bowl.
- Cover the bowl loosely and leave it at room temperature for 8 hours.
- Stir the thickened crema, cover it tightly, and refrigerate for 5 minutes before using.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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