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HOW TO MAKE HAITIAN CREMAS/ KREMAS WITH A LITTLE TWIST || IN THE KITCHEN WITH LYNN

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Haitian Cremas

Cultural Context

Originating from Haiti, Cremas is a beloved festive drink often enjoyed during celebrations and holidays. This creamy concoction reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending tropical flavors and spices. Traditionally served at Christmas and weddings, it has become a symbol of hospitality and joy, enjoyed by many in the Haitian diaspora and beyond.

HaitianHTdrink
30 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups evaporated milk
cinnamon sticks
star anise
lemon zest
coconut milk
sweetened condensed milk
mixed essence
Guyana Diamond Gold rum
nutmeg

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Coconut cream offers a rich texture with fewer calories.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without the alcohol.

1

Add 1.5 cups of evaporated milk into a pot.

2

Add cinnamon sticks and star anise to the pot.

3

Optionally add nutmeg and lemon zest to the pot.

4

Bring the mixture to a complete boil for about 15 to 20 minutes until the spices are infused into the milk.

5

Remove the pot from heat and let the milk cool completely.

6

Once cooled, strain the milk to remove the spices and pour it into a blender.

7

Add coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, mixed essence, and nutmeg into the blender.

8

Pour the Guyana Diamond Gold rum into the condensed milk container to get the excess milk, then add it to the blender.

9

Blend the mixture for about 2 to 3 minutes until well combined.

10

Pour the blended mixture into a container with a tight lid and place it in the refrigerator for the whole day.

11

Before serving, shake the container well to ensure everything is incorporated.

12

Serve the cremas cold.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment Needed

potblendercontainer with a tight lidrefrigerator

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairycoconut

Also Known As

CremasCrema

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