Avocado Crema

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When I feel like a dish is missing something, my creamy avocado crema sauce always does the trick. I love the creamy texture and the tang of the sour cream to balance the richness of the fresh avocado.

It’s the perfect topping for your favorite mexican dishes – tacos, quesadillas, slow cooker chicken enchiladas, a steak quesadilla, poke nachos, and goes so well mango habanero salsa to balance out all of the heat! 

Save this recipe for taco tuesday when you’re looking for something yummy to add tons of flavor to your dish! 

Why You’ll Love This Avocado Crema Recipe

– Incredibly Versatile Condiment! This delicious sauce can be used as a dip, drizzle, or spread, enhancing everything from breakfast to dinner. The blend of avocado, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro complements a wide variety of dishes.

– Quick & Easy! You can whip up this tasty crema in just 5 minutes using a blender or food processor. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, it’s great for busy days.

– Amazing Taste! The combination of ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, and garlic creates a flavor-packed sauce that goes with everything! 

What is Avocado Crema?

Traditional Mexican Crema is an avocado cream sauce made with ripe avocados, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and spices. It has everything you love about guacamole with the added richness of Mexican crema.

Avocado Crema Ingredients

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

• Ripe avocados – Use ripe avocados because they’re buttery smooth. The darker the avocado, the better. They are easier to blend for that velvety smooth texture and yield the best flavor.
• Sour cream or Full-Fat Greek yogurt – Either works for this recipe. I prefer sour cream but if you use Greek yogurt, ensure it’s plain so you get the correct flavor.
• Fresh lime juice – Squeeze fresh limes for citrus flavor to complement the avocado. A little lime juice makes this such a flavorful sauce!
• Fresh Garlic clove – Fresh minced garlic adds a savory depth to the sauce that will have you scooping it by the spoonful. If you don’t have any garlic, you can use about 1 tsp of garlic powder. 
• Chopped fresh cilantro – Although optional, this adds a fresh, herbaceous element to my avocado crema. Use leftovers to make my cheesy mexican chicken and rice with Mexican street corn dip on the side!
• Seasoning – Add ground cumin for a little smoky flavor and kosher salt to enhance the overall flavor.

Substitutions

Make It Spicy: For a kick of heat, add diced jalapenos or serrano peppers, chili flakes, or cayenne pepper.

Vegan/Dairy Free: Swap the sour cream or Greek yogurt for a vegan yogurt or coconut cream to keep this recipe dairy-free.

Swap the Citrus: Once, when I was out of limes, I used fresh lemon juice instead. It works as a great substitute. The taste is slightly different but still tangy and refreshing.

How to Make Avocado Crema

Step 1: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.

Step 2: Add the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), fresh lime juice, minced garlic, and cilantro, cumin, and kosher salt. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little more lime juice, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.

• Taste for salt and add as desired. Blend again briefly to combine.

Pro Tips 

• Blend until completely smooth. For the best texture, blend the mixture thoroughly, ensuring no chunks of avocado remain.
• Taste and season as you go. After blending, taste the crema and adjust the salt or lime juice to suit your preference.
• Use Fresh Ingredients! 
• Make your crema a day in advance for more flavor. This gives the ingredients time to mingle in the fridge so the taste can develop.