Rick Bayless DIY Mexican-Style Crema

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: low-fat sour cream

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Plain yogurt offers a similar tang with fewer calories

Heat 2 cups of cream in the microwave to 80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Add 1/2 cup of buttermilk to the warmed cream and blend with 2 tablespoons of powdered milk until smooth.

Alternatively, add sour cream to the warmed cream and mix until well incorporated.

Cover and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 6 to 12 hours to thicken.

After thickening, refrigerate for several hours before using.

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