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This Avocado Crema recipe is the perfect addition to any Mexican or Southwestern dish. It’s creamy, tangy, and delicious! The smooth consistency makes it easy to drizzle, too.
I love this creamy avocado sauce! It’s quick and easy to make and never lasts long. It’s the perfect topping for any Mexican dinner. It’s savory and tangy, but isn’t spicy so my kids adore it, too! The list of reasons to fall in love with avocado crema goes on and on…
Why This Crema Recipe Works
- Creamy and smooth. Made with ripe avocados, tangy sour cream, and zesty lime juice, this homemade crema comes out rich and ultra-smooth every time.
- Kid-approved. I enjoy guacamole, but my kiddos are not a fan of the chunky texture. They definitely prefer this avocado crema recipe, which is a great substitute.
- Easy to make. There are just 7 ingredients to round up, and the whole sauce-making process will take you about 10 minutes to complete.
What Is Avocado Crema?
Avocado crema is an avocado cream sauce. All of the ingredients are blended until smooth, making it a thinner consistency that’s perfect for drizzling or dipping. There are so many ways it can be used – even on a salad! I like to drizzle this avocado crema over our spicy shrimp tacos or Doritos taco salad. It adds the perfect amount of tang!
Recipe Ingredients
Besides salt and pepper, this avocado crema only needs 5 ingredients! It’s so easy and inexpensive. For exact measurements, scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Avocado – Make sure these are ripe avocados, but not overripe.
- Sour cream – Use your favorite brand! I use full fat but you can also use light or fat-free.
- Garlic – Mince fresh garlic cloves, or use minced garlic from a jar.
- Lime juice
- Cilantro – You could technically leave this out if you like, but I love the extra citrusy taste it adds.
- Salt & pepper
How to Make Avocado Crema
All you have to do to make avocado lime crema is blend the ingredients! It takes just a few minutes to prepare. For the full set of directions, see the recipe card below.
- Prep the avocado and cilantro. First, cut the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop it out into a food processor. Next, remove the cilantro leaves off the stems and add those to the avocado.
- Blend the ingredients. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse until creamy. It should take about 1-2 minutes. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed, then serve and enjoy!
Tips & Recipe Variations
- Adjust the tangy lime flavor. If you want extra lime flavor in your crema, add a little more juice or some lime zest.
- Use a blender. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a standard blender instead.
- Don’t chop the cilantro. There’s no need to chop the cilantro before adding it to the food processor. Removing the stems is the only step required.
- Garlic powder vs minced garlic. Substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for the minced garlic if you prefer. Also, if you decide to use whole cloves, you do not need to cut them beforehand.
- Sour cream substitute. You can swap sour cream for Greek yogurt if that’s what you have on hand.
What Goes With Avocado Crema?
- Mexican dishes: This avocado crema recipe is perfect for fish tacos, chicken tacos, and burrito bowls. I also love drizzling it over pork carnitas served in tortillas, and cheesy beef enchiladas.
- Air fryer snacks/appetizers: Add a dollop of crema to your portion of air fryer nachos, or these air fryer chicken taquitos.
- Chicken: Dip crispy chicken tenders or copycat Chick Fil A nuggets into a bowl of avocado lime crema for an easy lunch or dinner.
- Chips: Just dip tortilla chips or veggies in the avocado crema if you want to keep things simple!
Proper Storage
Leftovers will stay fresh in the refrigerator for about 2 days. Store in an airtight container with a layer of plastic wrap on top of the crema and under the lid. It’s normal for it to turn a little brown on the top like guacamole does. Just give it a good stir and it will be fine to eat. You can also store leftovers in a mason jar, if you prefer.
More Homemade Sauce Recipes
- Homemade Enchilada Sauce
- Teriyaki Sauce
- Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Alabama White Sauce
- Fry Sauce
- Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and add to a small food processor.
- Remove cilantro leaves from the stems and add to the food processor.
- Add sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- To store. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 48 hours. To keep the crema fresh, I scoop the leftovers into a small airtight container and lay a piece of plastic wrap over the crema before placing the lid on. It may turn a little brownish in color (like what happens with fresh guacamole), but if you give it a stir it’s still good.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I,ll make it tomorow have everythig!Thanks!
Spicy shrimp tacos, delicious!