2,114 crema recipes

Just 3 ingredients: dried California figs simmered in pure Vermont maple syrup until thick and luscious. Spoon it over ice cream, pancakes, waffles, or warm biscuits.

Rich cookies made with leftover egg yolks from angel food cake: cream both sugars with shortening, roll in sugar, flatten with glass, and bake until golden for tender rounds.

Spice cookies with pumpkin dip: molasses-and-ginger cookies rolled in sugar, served with a creamy cream cheese and pumpkin pie dip. A holiday cookie plate with a dunking twist.

Crispy chicken fried steak fingers coated in a seasoned flour paste and saltine crumbs, fried golden, and served with rich homemade cream gravy. Quick, crunchy, and built for dipping.

Mango lime puree blended and strained silky smooth with just two ingredients. A versatile tropical sauce for shellfish, grilled fish, ice cream, or cocktails. No cooking needed.

Lightly sweetened applesauce cupcakes with a generous dose of nutmeg, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. Ready in 30 minutes - serve plain or with a simple cream cheese frosting.

Lighter broccoli cheddar soup made with low-fat yogurt, reduced-fat cheddar, and low-salt chicken broth. Pureed smooth and creamy without the heavy cream.

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.

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.

Lamb carnitas braised in milk with coriander, savory, and bay leaves until fall-apart tender. Served in tortillas with broiled onions, tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.

Irish scallop pie with sweet sea scallops, mushrooms, and a sherry-laced cream sauce blanketed under golden mashed potatoes. A pubby seafood twist on cottage pie that bakes up bubbling and rich.

No-bake tiramisu cake with angel food cake soaked in espresso and amaretto, layered with ricotta-mascarpone cream and topped with grated chocolate.

Italian-leaning spiced black bean soup with basil, oregano, marjoram, and a finish of sherry and lemon. Pureed silky-smooth. High-fibre, gluten-free, garnished with chives and nonfat sour cream.

Penne with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and lemon, finished with toasty garlic breadcrumbs and romano. A no-cream Italian pantry pasta in 30 minutes.

Hearty, chewy steel-cut oats simmered to creamy comfort in just 20 minutes. Top with butter, honey, fresh fruit, or cream for a wholesome breakfast that keeps you full all morning.

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.