Delish Avocado Crema Recipes
Creamy, tangy avocado crema perfect for tacos, bowls, grilled meats, and veggies—ready in minutes with fresh lime and cilantro.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados pitted and peeled
- 0.5 cup sour cream full-fat for best texture
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 clove garlic small, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon jalapeño minced, optional
- 2 tablespoons water to thin, as needed
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil optional for silkier texture
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Add avocados, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, cumin, and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
- Blend until mostly smooth, then scrape down the sides. Add jalapeño if using.
- With the motor running, stream in olive oil and water until the crema is velvety and spoonable; adjust thickness with more water as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.
- For best color, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and chill up to 2 days.
Notes
Make it dairy-free by swapping sour cream with plain unsweetened coconut yogurt. For a thinner drizzle, add 1 to 2 more tablespoons of water. Delicious on tacos, grilled corn, fajita bowls, and roasted vegetables.