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Nata Criolla Venezolana con Arepas - quearepas.com

Venezuelan Nata Criolla Recipe - QueArepas.com

Venezuelan nata criolla is a creamy and salty dressing used in Venezuelan cuisine. It is prepared by mixing whipping cream, cream cheese, lemon juice and salt to taste. The combination of these ingredients results in a smooth and tasty cream, perfect for spreading on arepas, breads and other typical Venezuelan dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Acompañamiento
Cuisine Venezolana
Servings 6 people
Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 ml Whipping cream
  • 200 gr Cream cheese
  • 1 unit Juice of a lemon
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation of ingredients and necessary utensils

  • Make sure you have all the ingredients on hand: whipping cream, cream cheese, lemon and salt.
    Prepare a bowl large enough to mix the ingredients comfortably.
    Have an electric mixer or hand mixer on hand to facilitate the mixing process.

Mixing and blending of ingredients

  • Pour the cream cheese into the bowl and begin beating on medium speed until it begins to thicken slightly. Squeeze the lemon juice directly over the mixture and continue beating to fully incorporate.
    Cream cheese in a bowl - quearepas.com
  • Pour the whipping cream into another bowl and begin to whip at medium speed until it begins to thicken slightly. Add the salt.
  • Now we have the two mixtures ready to join.
    The two containers with cream cheese and whipped cream - quearepas.com
  • Add the cream cheese to the bowl of whipping cream to combine all the ingredients and continue beating until completely combined and you obtain a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
    Taste the mixture and add salt to taste, remembering that the salt should enhance the flavors without overpowering them.

Consistency and flavor adjustment

  • If you want a thicker crema criolla cream, continue beating until it reaches the desired consistency. If you prefer a smoother consistency, add a little more whipping cream and blend again.
    If you feel the flavor needs an extra touch, adjust the amount of lemon or salt to your personal preference. Remember that crema de nata criolla should have a balance between salty and sour.

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Nutritional Information

The nutritional information for Venezuelan nata criolla may vary depending on the specific ingredients used in its preparation and the proportions used. The following is a general estimate of the nutritional values for a 2 tablespoon (30 grams) serving of nata criolla:
  • Calories: around 100-120 kcal
  • Fats: about 10-12 grams
  • Saturated fats: about 6-8 grams
  • Cholesterol: about 30-40 mg
  • Carbohydrates: less than 1 gram
  • Protein: less than 1 gram
  • Sodium: about 100-150 mg
It is important to keep in mind that these values are approximate and may vary according to the specific ingredients used in the preparation. In addition, it is advisable to read the labels of the products used to obtain more accurate nutritional information. Remember that Venezuelan nata criolla is generally consumed in moderate amounts due to its caloric and fat content.
Keyword Cream Cheese