2,209 crema recipes

Mini cheesecakes with chocolate cookie crusts, creamy ricotta-cream cheese filling, and fresh orange zest topping. These bite-sized treats bake in a water bath for silky texture.

Braised flank steak shredded into a garlicky chili base, finished with plump shrimp and fresh cilantro. Scoop it up with warm corn tortillas and a cool hit of sour cream for a hearty steak-meets-seafood bowl.

Elegant chicken breasts with a mousseline-style spinach filling tucked under crispy skin, finished with a glossy Madeira pan sauce. A restaurant-worthy dinner you can prep a full day ahead.

Pepper-crusted top round steak seared in a hot skillet and finished with a red wine, cognac, and cream pan sauce. Bistro-style steak dinner on the table in 30 minutes.

Makkhani murghi (butter chicken) with tandoori-style chicken in a creamy tomato sauce with garam masala, ginger, roasted cumin, and fresh green chile. India's most beloved curry sauce.

Blackened chicken mini tacos with a bold paprika-pepper spice rub, shredded and served in crispy shells with homemade pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. A fun, build-your-own taco spread.

Frosty Pumpkin Pie layers pecan ice cream and spiced pumpkin mousse in a gingersnap crust - a make-ahead frozen dessert that needs just 3 hours in the freezer.

Mutton Curry with a marinade of coriander, almonds, and garlic, slow-cooked with yogurt, saffron, cream, and garam masala. A Mughlai-style Indian curry finished in the oven.

Lemony chicken and anchovy ravioli stuffed with minced chicken, salty anchovies, parmesan, and bright lemon zest. A delicate handmade pasta with a savory umami punch.

Silky chilled cucumber spinach soup with potatoes and light cream, brightened with lemon juice. A vibrant green cold soup that serves 8 and pairs beautifully with crusty bread.

Tangy bleu cheese spread blended with cream cheese, white wine, and Worcestershire. Served with sliced California dried figs and crackers for an elegant cheese plate appetizer.

Pina colada pie layers pineapple sorbet over a macadamia-coconut crust, then crowns with rum-spiked coconut frozen yogurt and fresh pineapple. Frozen tropical cocktail in pie form.

Twice-baked creamy stuffed potatoes loaded with crispy bacon, sour cream, Parmesan, scallions, and paprika. Steakhouse side-dish classic at home.

Sauteed chicken breast in a brandy-laced mushroom cream sauce, served over wild rice. A bistro-style dinner from the pantry, ready in under an hour.

Elegant baked monkfish and shrimp in individual ramekins with a curried saffron cream custard. A stunning starter or light lunch for two when doubled up. Serves 4.

Retro shrimp or tuna mousse made with cream cheese, tomato soup, and gelatin. A no-bake molded seafood spread with bell peppers, celery, and Worcestershire for cocktail parties.