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Crémas

Cultural Context

Crémas is a beloved Haitian drink, often enjoyed during festive occasions and celebrations. It reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, blending tropical flavors with the warmth of rum. Traditionally made for holidays like Christmas and New Year's, Crémas embodies the spirit of togetherness and joy. Today, its creamy texture and sweet taste have made it popular beyond Haiti, with variations appearing in Caribbean communities worldwide.

HaitianHTdrink
120 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
1 can coconut milk
1 can evaporated milk
1/2 can coconut cream
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup aged dark rum
3 ounces amaretto
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
lime

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Coconut cream offers a dairy-free option while maintaining sweetness.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while still providing creaminess.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Low-fat milk cuts calories without losing creaminess.

1

Combine 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk, 1 can of coconut milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and half a can of coconut cream in a blender.

2

Blend the milky solutions until combined.

3

Add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg to the blender and blend again.

4

Pour in 1 cup of aged dark rum and 3 ounces of amaretto, then pulse to combine.

5

Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the mixture to help thicken it up.

6

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to thicken, adjusting with more lime juice if desired.

7

Pour the mixture into a bottle and mason jars for sharing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment Needed

blenderbottlemason jarsmeasuring cup

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

dairycoconut

Also Known As

KremasCrema

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