What is crema?
Crema · Spanish
Mexican cultured cream, thinner and milder than sour cream, drizzled over dishes.
What it tastes like
Cool, rich and slightly tangy, more pourable and less sour than American sour cream.
Where you’ll see it
On tacos, enchiladas, tostadas, elote and soups at Mexican restaurants.
Related words
- crème fraîche
- labneh
- queso fresco