Cremas (Kremas or Cremasse)
2013-12-29- Cuisine: Traditional
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield : 2 Bottle
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 5m
- Ready In : 30m
Cremas (Kremas or Cremasse) is a popular drink in Haiti and is served regularly at social events and during the holidays. It is usually consumed along with a sweet pastry of some sort. The beverage possesses a creamy consistency similar to a thick milkshake and varies from off-white to beige in color.
Ingredients
- 1 Can of Evaporated Milk
- 2 Cans of Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 Can Cream of Coconut
- 1 Teaspoon Grated Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Anise Star Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 Teaspoon Lime Juice
- 1 Cup of Rum (Preferably Barbancourt)
Method
Step 1
In a large bowl add the 1 cans of evaporated milk and 2 cans of sweetened milk.
Step 2
Add the cream of coconut and mix the ingredient thoroughly.
Step 3
Add vanilla, almond, Anise star, cinnamon and nutmeg to the mixture.
Step 4
Add the lime juice to the mixture to slightly thicken it.
Step 5
Finally add the dark rum into the mix and mix thoroughly.
Step 6
Let the mix sit for a few min then use a funnel to pour mixture into bottles. The mix should fill a 750 ml bottle. Serve over ice, chilled or at room temperature.
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posted by fifi on January 2, 2014
I followed this recipe exactly to make this drink for Christmas. I had everything except the Barbancourt, so I used Bacardi Gold Puerto Rican dark rum. It wasn’t exactly like the Haitian Kremas (because of the alternate rum) but lets just say I made two whole bottles, and finished them both before new years. My resolution? Get rid of the weight I gained just from drinking it!
posted by Jean Charles Alexandre Michaelle on November 27, 2019
LOL 😂
posted by Jan on May 17, 2014
This recipe is delicious. I agree you must use Barbancourt for that true kremas taste.
posted by Dna omer on December 13, 2014
Thanks for your kitchen ❤️
posted by Sheila Polynice on December 31, 2014
Just made this kremas recipe and it’s great! Taste’s just as I remembered. And I was actually able to find Barbancourt in Northern California!! Win! Lol.
posted by nadine on February 14, 2015
Can you post the recipe for chaka?
posted by Dylan on March 13, 2015
What low alcoholic content drink can you substitute the rum with? I am worried that my girlfriend who is Haitian will damage her health and I don’t want her to have to deal with the permanent effects of consuming a drink with such a high alcoholic content. I’m trying to find out a way to lower that risk. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
posted by HaitianCooking on March 21, 2015
You can use rum extract which you can find near the vanilla at your local grocery store. Its non alcoholic.
posted by Anyotta on September 18, 2015
How much Rum extract would I put in this recipe?
posted by Miche Desormeau on October 15, 2018
Actually the original recipe was made with Haitian Tafia not Rhim the better alternative will be Vodka.
posted by Milan on May 24, 2015
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posted by Laverne Torres on October 17, 2017
Just don’t make kremas at all because you can’t keep kremas from a Haitian lol I know because being a Haitian myself there’s no way you could that away. But seriously just cut the measurement of the rum in half. She’ll still enjoy it!
posted by PierreDontCare on July 9, 2018
Don’t ANY alcohol if you’re so worried. And what does her being Haitian have to do with anything?
posted by Marie on November 25, 2015
This receipe was easy to follow, and it tasted delicious. My mom was impressed! I’m planning to make some for my family and friends! Thank you!
posted by Elle on April 9, 2016
The cream of coconut is extremely thick and leaves big unsightly clumps. How do you smooth out the clumps?
posted by HaitianCooking on April 14, 2016
You should be using coconut cream not cream of coconut. They are very different.
posted by mlw on December 27, 2016
Recipe calls for cream of coconut. If you use a blender for milks and cream, no lumps. Also one recipeI saw instructed you to strain through a sieve. This willl also eliminate lumps.
posted by Miche Desormeau on October 15, 2018
Don’t use coconut cream from the can just buy a coconut and make your own coconut milk.
posted by Val B on October 26, 2019
I put the cream of coconut with all the extracts and powders and blend til smooth then add it. I also substitute it for coconut milk sometimes. Still yummy.
posted by Marie on October 30, 2016
Not to mention mayi blan or mayi kole and legumes
posted by Theresa on November 15, 2016
The nutmeg and the cinemon are floating to the top in the bottles. Is there something I can do?
posted by Jean on December 18, 2017
Shake the bottle before serving.
posted by Myra on April 23, 2018
I cook the nutmeg, cinnamon, anise & almond in a 1/4 cup water with 1/8 cup of sugar in the raw for about 5 minutes stirring from time to time (it will puff up as it boils), let it cool, then, stir it in to the mixture… it will no longer float to the top anymore… it will all mix well! Enjoy!
posted by Lynne Martino on November 23, 2016
Thank you,but where is the sugar. Usually I see people add sugar. Please advise.
Lynne
posted by PierredontCare on July 9, 2018
We’ll add sugar then if you want to
posted by E Saint on January 30, 2017
Add the rum first and the cream of coconut second then shake thoroughly, the alcohol acts as a solvent to dissolve all the lumps.
posted by Christelle Josma on March 3, 2017
This recipe is amazing! it tastes so good. Thank you 🙂
posted by Love on December 17, 2017
I heard that the longer it sits the better it taste, I Mae mine since Thanksgiving for new years and went to it today only to see the rum has seperated from the other ingredients and it tasted sour. My question is is it supost to be that way then later get back to where it should be?
posted by Tee61 on August 23, 2018
It should be refrigerated! Otherwise it will sour…. it’s milk based!!
posted by Miche Desormeau on October 15, 2018
You need the original recipe use real homemade coconut milk that you can easy made at home in a blender, coconut needs to be very dried, use Vodka not rum. People alternate the recipe so much. My mom made this drunk her whole life and the taste never changes. I have bottle sitting here since January I don’t have any of these problem.
posted by Kayy on December 19, 2017
The recipe says cream of coconut by the way. I’m just glad a read the commentsz
posted by Diane on December 28, 2017
I made this and it was delicious. So easy to make and yes the Barbancourt made it taste just exactly how the kremas is supposed to taste. My husband and sister were both quite impressed. Thanks.
posted by BT on July 22, 2018
Does it need to be refrigerated?
posted by Joy on December 5, 2018
HI I made the recipe last night and it tasted amazing i made 3 batches and put them in the refrigerator In hopes to present them to my Haitian friends for Christmas. This morning I found your article that says they can be stored in the pantry and went to take them out the re fridge to find that they have turned to a solid and I cant even get them out of the bottle is it saveable to do I have to throw the whole thing out and start again? I appreciate any help and advice
posted by Marina Costa on December 19, 2018
It’s milk base must refrigerate! Read all comments above! Dairy is in refrigerator
posted by Branda on December 19, 2018
I had everything except the star anise and I followed the recipe to the T and my family loved it and my mom said she was proud I learned how to do it even when she didn’t teach. Thank you so much for this recipe!!
posted by Branda on December 19, 2018
Since it was a big hit with my family I hope my friends like it for our Christmas party this Sunday!! 💜💜
posted by Angela Ope on December 22, 2018
I purchased white rum instead of dark rum is this okay?
posted by Crystal on December 23, 2018
I made This recipe yesterday and it tastes delicious! But this morning I noticed that part of my kremas solidified in the bottle. I think it’s the coconut creme. Has this happened to anyone else and what should I do?
posted by Crystal on December 23, 2018
I just made this last night but I see that part of it has hardened. Im guessing its the creme of coconut. Has this happened to anyone and what should I do?
posted by Claude Hall on December 30, 2018
Thank you for helping me re-create my Haitian holiday treat!
I can’t remember my mom ever making it; but I remember her sister used to.
Since I rarely drink milk, and then only if it’s raw, I substituted all the milk based products with coconut based ones. The result is still pretty close to the original.
From a happy Kremas drinker! 🙂
posted by KittyLo on January 11, 2019
I made this recipe for christmas, and new years and i’m making it again today. It’s so good, i’m haitian and my fiance isn’t but he loves it so much. Everytime I finish it and don’t leave him any he calls my mom and tell her i’m selfish 😂🤣😂 but overall I printed out the recipe for keepsakes. Best one i’ve seen so far.
posted by Emmanuel Durosier on November 11, 2019
I never made kremas. But omg, this is great. I was going to try different recipe until i found the right one for me. I tried yours first and bam, found it. 1 cup of that rhum goes a long way. Lol merci.
posted by Naomi on May 10, 2020
This recipe is amazing! I can’t wait to share my kremass whith my friends.