{"id":9565,"date":"2023-05-23T19:28:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:28:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=9565"},"modified":"2023-06-03T12:04:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-03T12:04:36","slug":"substitutes-for-media-crema","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/substitutes-for-media-crema\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide To The Best Substitutes For Media Crema"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019ve heard of it before or not, media cream is an essential ingredient throughout many dishes in Mexican cuisine, including things such as stews, soups, and even sauces, which means that anyone planning on recreating some of their favorite Mexican dishes at home should always have some in their kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Made from a combination of cream and milk, it tends to have a slightly thinner texture than creams such as heavy cream.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it can also be somewhat tricky to find in stores, in which case, you\u2019ll need to be able to find a suitable replacement so that you can still cook your favorite dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll provide you with some of the best substitutions for media crema that you\u2019ll be able to find near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Media Crema?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Used throughout Mexican and other Latin American cuisines<\/a>, media crema is an essential ingredient for many different dishes and sauces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In English, its name literally translates to \u201ctable cream\u201d, and is characterized by its tangy taste with a rich and silky texture, which is why it often draws comparisons to sour or heavy cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll usually find this ingredient in the international aisle at the grocery store, where it\u2019ll be in a small can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This product differs from the other dairy products such as heavy cream and sour cream because of its fat content, which is 15 to 20% less than some of the other dairy products out there, making it a much healthier addition to your cooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Used as a garnish for enchiladas and tacos, as well as soups, media crema can also be used to make some desserts too, like flan, or tres leches cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unable to find any media crema in a store near you then don\u2019t panic, as there are plenty of things you can use to substitute it, without compromising on flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Substitutes For Media Crema<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although it\u2019s always best to try and use media crema where possible in your Mexican dishes, there are many other dairy products that you can use to substitute it, which should help to relieve you of any stress should you run out of it, or happen to forget it when shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of these products are fairly common, so you might just have them in your kitchen already!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Sour Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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When it comes to versatile dairy products, sour cream is easily one of the most versatile of them all.\u00a0This cream is characterized by its slightly tanger taste, as well as its perfectly creamy texture that makes it a great ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sour cream is used for many different things, such as sauces, dips, toppings, which means that you\u2019ll easily be able to use it in place of media crema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, this cream tends to be much more widely available than media crema is, which means that you should have no issue finding it in your local grocery store should you need to use it instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Yogurt<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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A similarly easy to find dairy product, yogurt is another product that makes for an excellent media crema substitute should you have difficulty finding it in your local grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only issue is, if you go into your local grocery store, you\u2019re likely to be confronted with a ridiculous amount of different yogurts for you to choose from, including low fat versions, Greek yogurt, and even dairy-free options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the closest replacement to media crema, stick to using natural yogurt, which has a similar tangy taste and a nice creamy consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best thing about yogurt is that while it can easily be used in all of the same ways that media crema can be, you can also just eat it completely by itself, so you can be sure that there will be no wastage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Creme Fraiche<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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For another excellent substitution for media crema, why not try creme fraiche instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The taste is somewhat similar to media crema, except being a cultured cream means that not only is the tanginess slightly more prominent, but that there is also a nutty undertone too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creme fraiche is actually closer to sour cream than it is to media crema, but creme fraiche has a much thicker texture as a result of its higher fat content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is something to be aware of when using creme fraiche to replace media crema, which has a significantly lower fat content, so you might want to hold back on the amount of creme fraiche you use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule though, you\u2019ll be able to use creme fraiche for all of the same dishes you would media crema, so as long as the additional fat content doesn\u2019t bother you too much, it makes for a great replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Half And Half Cream<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n