Fresas con creama (strawberries with cream)
When traveling the world, besides performing cultural activities and going to the must see attractions what else do people love to do? TRY FOOD.
From traveling, you meet people from a diverse range of cultures which is displayed in their food. One of my dear friends Alexa has roots from Colombia. Thanks to her and her family I am able to share with you a recipe that is sweet to the taste buds.
Why is this popular in Colombia?
Fresa con crema is a popular dessert in Colombia and is very simple to make. Not only can you make this delicious treat from home, you are also able to find it when you are walking down the streets or in most restaurants.
A lot of fresh fruits and vegetables are offered in food markets throughout the cities which allows this to be a cheaper dish to purchase or prepare yourself.
It is cheaper to purchase healthier foods in Colombia than fast food. Whereas, it is the opposite here in the United States.
Recipe
Ingredients(4 -6 servings)
3 cups fresh strawberries, washed and halved
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar or to your taste
2 cups heavy cream1 cup crème fraîche or crema fresca
Sweet condensed milk (optional
Directions
In a bowl using a mixer, combine the crème fraîche, heavy cream, vanilla and the sugar. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form and the cream holds its shape. Using glasses or plastic cups, make layers using the strawberries and crema (i.e.: one layer of strawberries, then one layer of cream, & so on). Drizzle with condensed milk if desired and serve immediately.
This recipe is from this wonderful website her family loves to reference to for typical Colombian dishes. Check it out here! https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/
Want to try more Colombian dishes?
Different areas of Colombia each have dishes specialized to their region. As you are traveling through ask locals what type of food that their known for and get to trying!!
Let the traditional recipes you try tell you the country's history for itself. The taste of these recipes have been past down from generation to generation, and they will leave you with an after taste of the beautiful country of Colombia.
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