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Haitian Holiday Drink| How to make Kremas (Cremas)

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Kremas

Cultural Context

Kremas is a beloved Haitian dessert drink, traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions and holidays. Its rich combination of coconut and milk reflects Haiti's tropical ingredients and culinary heritage. Often served at celebrations, Kremas has become a symbol of Haitian hospitality and culture. Today, variations exist, with some recipes incorporating different spices or flavors, making it a popular choice in Haitian communities worldwide.

HaitianHTdessert
90 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup Nestle Carnation evaporated milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup cream of coconuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup Haitian rum

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Coconut cream reduces sweetness and calories.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut milk is lighter and dairy-free.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla bean provides a more intense flavor.

1

Gather all ingredients: evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, cream of coconuts, vanilla, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and Haitian rum.

2

Pour the evaporated milk into the blender.

3

Add the sweetened condensed milk to the blender.

4

Add the cream of coconuts to the blender.

5

Sprinkle in a little nutmeg.

6

Add about a teaspoon of cinnamon to the blender.

7

Zest a lemon and add the zest to the blender.

8

Pour in 1 cup of Haitian rum, adjusting to taste if a stronger drink is desired.

9

Blend all ingredients together until mixed well.

10

Taste the mixture and adjust the liquid if necessary, adding more rum if desired.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchilling

Equipment Needed

large bowlwhiskmeasuring cupsglasses

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

dairycoconut

Also Known As

CremaKremas Haitien

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