Avocado Crema, also known as avocado cream, is a creamy and refreshing sauce that adds a luscious touch to any dish! Using ripe avocados, tangy lime juice, cilantro and a few extra ingredients, you can get a vibrant green sauce that is perfect to drizzle on tacos, burrito bowls or salads!
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The Best Avocado Crema Recipe
Avocado crema will take your next meal to a whole new level! I am all about pairing flavorful and vibrant sauces to make my meals shine. Instead of pairing your next burrito bowl or taco with sliced avocado, try making this avocado crema to add loads of flavor!
The process to making your first batch of avocado crema is super easy. You just need a food processor of blender, and about 5 minutes of your time!
You can make your avocado cream thicker for a dip style consistency, or add a drizzle of olive oil or water to thin it out for a creamy salad dressing consistency! No matter what you choose, you will definitely start making this on the regular.
Ingredients Needed
- Avocado: The base of this avocado crema is ripe avocado!
- Sour Cream: Sour cream adds a bit of creaminess and a hint of tang. You can also use plain greek yogurt or mayo if you prefer.
- Cilantro: Adds so much fresh flavor. If you don’t have fresh you can add in parsley or dried cilantro.
- Lime Juice: Lime juice balances out all the flavors and adds a hint of tang.
- Honey: This will balance out the spicy jalapeño and lime!
- Garlic: For a bit of savory flavor.
- Jalapeño: If you are sensitive to spice, make sure to take the seeds out.
- Olive Oil: To thin out the sauce to your desired consistency. Alternatively, you can use a splash of water.
How to Make avocado crema
- Blend Ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a small food processor or blender. If needed, add a drizzle of olive oil to thin out the crema, or add a splash of water.
- Serve: Serve the avocado cream with tacos, burrito bowls, salads and more! Use immediately or serve in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just make sure to cover the top of the crema with plastic wrap to keep it from browning.
how to Use Avocado Crema
Avocado crema can be used in so many different ways! First, it can be used as a simple dip with your favorite tortilla chips. But it can also be used to add flavor to burrito bowls, tacos, salads, and sandwiches! Try pairing it with some of my absolute favorites:
- Honey Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowls
- Chicken Burrito Bowls
- Barbacoa Beef Tacos
- Mexican Chicken Rice Bake
- Mexican Kale Salad
Recipe Variations
- Sour Cream: Replace the sour cream with plain greek yogurt as a slightly healthier option! Or, to make vegan avocado crema, you can omit the sour cream or add a vegan substitute.
- Cilantro: Cilantro is the best herb option here, however, you can try a variation with parsley instead!
- Consistency: If your avocado sauce comes out too thick, try adding a splash of water or olive oil. If it is too thin, add some extra avocado!
- Spice: If you want a bit of spice or added flavor, add a little dash of cumin or cayenne pepper to the mix.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is avocado crema made of?
Avocado crema is generally made of avocados, sour cream or heavy cream, cilantro, lime, and garlic. It can have additional ingredients, too, like jalapeño. It is a dip or sauce that can accompany a plethora of different dishes and appetizers!
How do I store leftover avocado crema?
To make sure that the avocado crema doesn’t turn brown, you have to place a layer of plastic wrap touching the top layer of the crema. Then you can add the lid to the container, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days!
More Sauce & Dip Recipes to Try
- How to Make Spicy Mayo
- Black Bean Corn Salsa
- Easy Salsa Verde
- Ranch Dip
- Healthy Greek Yogurt Guacamole
Avocado Crema
Ingredients
- 1 avocado, halved and pit removed
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 1 lime, juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeno, stemmed and deseeded
- olive oil, as needed
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small food processor or blender. If needed add a drizzle of olive oil to thin out the crema (you could also use a splash of water too)
- Serve this avocado cream with tacos, burrito bowls, salads and more!Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just make sure to cover the top of the crema with plastic wrap to keep it from browning.
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