Platanos con Crema
6 servings
Platanos con crema is a classic Mexican dessert that is as simple as slicing a banana, mixing in creamy goodness, and adding a touch of sweetness. Perfect for laid-back afternoons or a quick family snack.
Ingredients
- 4 large bananas
- 1 cup Mexican crema (or media crema, or sour cream)
- 1 cup whipping cream
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (and more for serving)
- chopped almonds (for serving)
Instructions
- Add whipping cream to a bowl and mix for 1 minute or until slightly fluffy.
- Add the Mexican cream, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix with an spatula until nicely combined.
- Peel and slice the bananas.
- Take 6 serving glasses and fill them with layers of banana slices and cream.
- Sprinkle with chopped almonds and a pinch of ground cinnamon and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots, they’re sweeter and perfect for this dish. Avoid overly mushy ones.
- Mexican crema is mild and tangy; sour cream is more acidic. Add extra condensed milk if using sour cream.
- Prep cream ahead (store up to 24 hours), but slice bananas fresh to prevent browning.
- Leftovers? Store in the fridge, they'll be still tasty for up to a day!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 458mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 887IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.3mg