Crema de Aguacate

Name: Crema de Aguacate
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped; 1 garlic clove, peeled; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp cold water; 1/2 jalapeño (optional), seeded, chopped

A silky Mexican avocado cream sauce blended with sour cream, lime, and cilantro - perfect drizzled over tacos, enchiladas, or grilled vegetables.

10 minEasyServes 8110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp cold water
1/2 jalapeño (optional), seeded, chopped

Instructions

1

Add 2 pitted, peeled ripe avocados, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, 1 peeled garlic clove, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/2 seeded, chopped jalapeño (optional) to a blender or food processor.
2

Pour in 2 tbsp cold water to help the blades move. Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds.
3

Taste and adjust seasoning with more kosher salt or fresh lime juice as desired. If the crema is too thick, add a splash more cold water and blend again.
4

Transfer to a bowl or squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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Questions

What is Crema de Aguacate?

A silky Mexican avocado cream sauce blended with sour cream, lime, and cilantro - perfect drizzled over tacos, enchiladas, or grilled vegetables. This reference files it under Mexican sauce: made in a blender, rated easy and about 10 minutes start to finish.

How hot is Crema de Aguacate?

Moderately. The heat in Crema de Aguacate comes from 1/2 jalapeño (optional), seeded, chopped. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeño, or use half; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Can I make Crema de Aguacate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Crema de Aguacate is 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Crema de Aguacate vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup sour cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan sauce collection.

How many carbs are in Crema de Aguacate?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 110 calories, with 3 g protein and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Crema de Aguacate ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate Crema de Aguacate in a sealed jar and use it within four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

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