2,159 crema recipes

Cajun black bean soup simmers dried beans with smoky ham hock, paprika, cayenne, chili powder, and cumin into a thick, half-puréed pot. Serve with Monterey Jack, sour cream, chives, or chopped egg.

Indian lassi panna cotta: silky Italian-style set cream infused with cardamom and rose water, topped with crushed pistachios and toasted coconut. A cross-cultural make-ahead dessert.

Light fluffy strawberry frozen yogurt made from strained yogurt cheese, fresh berries, vanilla, and whipped egg whites churned into a cloud-like dessert. Tangier and lighter than ice cream.

Spiral sweet bread rolls filled with almond butter and plump currants, topped with vanilla cream icing and toasted almonds. These elegant French-style snails are a stunning addition to any brunch spread.

Tender crepes filled with crab, mushrooms, and scallions in a white wine cream sauce, baked until heated through and broiled golden. French-inspired elegance in 45 minutes.

Quick shrimp linguine with bell peppers, broccoli, and scallions in a light cornstarch-thickened white wine and chicken broth sauce. A 30-minute weeknight pasta that skips the heavy cream entirely.

A simple cranberry-cherry gelatin mold made from scratch with unflavored gelatin, cranberry juice, and whole cherries. Garnished with watercress and cream cheese balls.

Fresh berry tarts: a pair of giant 10x15 inch sheet tarts with vanilla cream over sweet pie crust, one tart piled with glazed cherries, the other with glossy blueberries.

Spirited fruit macerated in orange liqueur, lemon juice, and sugar. A boozy fruit topping for cheesecake, pound cake, ice cream, or sherbet.

Vegan lemon tofu cheesecake with a Grape-Nuts-and-maple crust and a bright, creamy silken tofu filling. Dairy-free cheesecake that slices clean and skips the cream cheese entirely.

Dairy-free tofu cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, crushed pineapple, orange juice, and honey. Silky smooth filling with no cream cheese needed. Topped with fresh kiwi slices.

Santa Fe black bean cakes made from scratch with dried black beans, bacon, serrano chiles, ancho powder, and cumin. Pan-fried until crisp and served with sour cream and salsa.

Berry chocolate pie: a microwave-easy chocolate ganache layer in a baked shell, topped with sliced strawberries folded into whipped cream. Two layers, fast assembly, all finish.

Cinnamon biscuits made with Bisquick, bran flakes, raisins, and buttermilk, topped with sour cream icing. A pull-apart brunch treat with a crunchy cinnamon swirl.

Creamy potato chard soup pureed smooth with thyme, dill, and parsley. A naturally vegan, dairy-free soup where the potatoes create all the creaminess without cream.

Black bean chili with oranges, an unexpected Yucatan-style pairing. Whole spices, cardamom, allspice, and coriander simmer with dried beans. Topped with fresh orange slices, zest, and sour cream.