Cream Tacos: Tacos De Crema Recipe

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Today, I have something delicious: Tacos de Crema, tacos topped with a rich, succulent sour cream sauce. These tacos combine authentic Mexican flavors, featuring either ground beef or chicken, lettuce, cheese, and a creamy, cheesy sour cream sauce. The crispy taco shell with this cool, tangy sauce creates a perfect bite every time.

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No, I’m not drooling yet, are you?

You only need a jar of sour cream and a few simple steps to whip up this delicious sour cream sauce right at home. You can pour it over tacos filled with ground beef, chicken, or any other favorite filling, including lettuce, tomatoes, and more.

How to Make Tacos de Crema?

Add toppings like guacamole, pico de gallo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for an even brighter flavor. These toppings give your tacos a street-food vibe that nobody will want to turn down.
Which taco fillings do you prefer? I love experimenting with different ingredients to make these tacos even more delicious. In fact, I’ve started serving Tacos de Crema every taco Tuesday at home. They disappear as soon as they hit the table.

Timing:

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Tacos De Crema Ingredients:

16 small corn tortillas
2 cups Mexican crema (or sour cream as a substitute)
1 ½ lbs chicken breast or thighs (cooked and shredded)
1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
1 cup queso fresco (crumbled)
2 avocados (sliced)
½ cup finely chopped onion
2-3 jalapeños (sliced thinly)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil (for warming tortillas)

Instructions:

If the chicken has not already been cooked, boil it in salted water until fully cooked (about 20 minutes), then shred it with a fork.

Warm the corn tortillas on a skillet with a small amount of vegetable oil until they are soft and pliable.

In a small bowl, mix the Mexican crema with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning to taste.

Assemble the tacos:

Lay each tortilla flat and add some shredded chicken in the centre.

Drizzle the seasoned crema over the chicken.

Top with shredded lettuce, queso fresco, avocado slices, chopped onions, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.

Serve: Enjoy the tacos with extra lime wedges on the side.

Cooking Tips:

For more flavour, lightly grill the tortillas before assembling the tacos.
You can also add a dash of hot sauce or salsa for extra spice.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: ~320 kcal
Protein: 18g
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 2g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 300mg

This nutritional breakdown can vary slightly depending on the type of crema and tortillas used and any additional toppings you choose.

My favorite Tacos:

Crema tacos are delicious, and the creamy topping adds so much flavor. There are many ways to use crema para tacos, depending on the taco you’re making. For a smoky kick, I love chipotle crema for tacos or the classic crema de chipotle para tacos de pescado. If you’re craving something fresh, cilantro crema for tacos is a fantastic choice, especially with shrimp tacos. Speaking of shrimp, crema para tacos de camaron pairs perfectly with seafood flavors. You can also try crema para tacos dorados or crema para tacos de pescado for a rich, tangy topping that ties everything together.

FAQ’s:

What is crema sauce made of?

To make crema sauce for tacos, combine Mexican crema or sour cream with cilantro, garlic, and lime juice. Fresh ingredients are the best way to season tacos.

Is crema just sour cream?

Crema tastes slightly tangy and is thicker than regular sour cream. Sour cream can be used in a scenario of necessity, even though it is not ideal. Crema is more suitable for Mexican tacos, quesadillas, and other Latin food.

What does crema mean in Mexican?

Crema in Mexico is “cream.” When the Spanish conquered the Aztecs, they found them using a dairy product known today in Mexican cooking. It is a cultured cream product similar to sour cream or crème fraîche. It tastes cool and refreshing and goes very nicely with spicy foods like tacos.

Is crema better than sour cream?

Yup, while being thicker, brighter, and authentically Mexican, crema is believed by many to be superior to regular sour cream in tacos. But in the end, it is optional to select one of the two. All increase richness and moderate spiciness at the same time.