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.

Questions

Can I make Crema de Aguacate dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

Can I make Crema de Aguacate ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

Can I halve or double Crema de Aguacate?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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