Mexican crema is best described as Mexican-style sour cream. It has a milder, more buttery flavor than traditional sour cream, making it the perfect way to elevate both sweet and savory dishes. Use it in place of heavy cream in baking, as a base for dressings, dips, and sauces, or as a topping for authentic Mexican dishes like tacos, nachos, and tamales. It’s rich, creamy, and versatile.
LALA® has been proudly making rich, creamy, and authentic Mexican crema for more than six decades and remains passionate about offering high-quality dairy products and inspiration for elevating your meals. Looking for a delicious way to try Mexican-style sour cream? Check out this recipe for chilaquiles. A traditional Mexican dish, chilaquiles, are made with fried corn tortillas, simmered in salsa, and topped with various ingredients like fried eggs, avocado, queso fresco, and of course LALA® Crema Mexicana. With pourable and spoonable options, it’s so easy to top or drizzle chilaquiles for some extra sabor! Every dish deserves a spoonful or a drizzle!
Here are some other ways to add creamy, rich Mexican crema to your dishes!
- Drizzle over tomato or butternut squash soup or chili
- Use in place of sour cream in dips
- Make a creamy base for pasta salad
- Top nachos or tacos
- Use along with mayo in chicken salad
- Make moist muffins or other baked goods
To elevate any dish, top, dip, or bake with the authentic flavor of LALA® Crema Mexicana—the perfect addition to every meal.
