crema
Americannoun
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the froth that appears on the surface of espresso.
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Mexican Cooking. a topping or condiment made from heavy cream and buttermilk, often with lime juice and salt.
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Dishes included ramp-pesto focaccia, trout crudo with pickled ramps and farfalle topped with ramp crema.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 13, 2026
Outside of some discussions on crema catalana techniques and presentations, you’d have to ask her.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2024
As we say back in the rancho when someone tries too hard, “le echaste mucha crema a tus taco” — you put too much cream on your tacos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2023
The lettuce-to-cheese ratio is just right and the crema is a nice touch.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 6, 2023
Carla makes us a breakfast of chilaquiles—corn tortillas with salsa and cheese and crema Mexicana, which is something like crème fraîche.
From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon
Rizo Lopez has recalled nearly 60 products, most of which are Mexican cheeses and cremas under the brand names Tio Francisco, Rizo Bros, Casa Cardenas and Campesino.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Dip them in salsas and cremas or simply enjoy them on their own — the red-stained fingers are entirely worth it.
From Salon ● Feb. 11, 2023
If ending with something sweet is important, the cold aguas de cremas have the texture of melting ice cream, voluptuous and thick, flavored with vanilla or coconut.
From New York Times ● Oct. 29, 2019
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