Avocado Crema

Name: Avocado Crema
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 pcs avocado (large, ripe, halved and pitted); 0.25 cup sour cream (full-fat); 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp cilantro (fresh, roughly chopped); 1 pcs garlic (small clove, peeled); 1 pinch salt; 2 tbsp water (cold, to adjust consistency)

RATING

4.4/5(155)

TASTE SCORE

9/10

Silky, bright, and impossibly creamy, this avocado crema comes together in minutes with just a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect cool counterpoint to spicy tacos, grilled meats, or crispy fish, and doubles as a vibrant dip for chips and vegetables.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 TBSP

94 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

1 pcsavocado · large, ripe, halved and pitted¼ cupsour cream · full-fat2 tbsplime juice · freshly squeezed2 tbspcilantro · fresh, roughly chopped1 pcsgarlic · small clove, peeled1 pinchsalt2 tbspwater · cold, to adjust consistency

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

CALORIES · 1 TBSP

Protein1g · 4%

Carbs5g · 21%

Fat8g · 77%

Fiber3g

Sugar1g

Saturated fat3g

Cholesterol8mg

Sodium46mg

Potassium217mg

Phosphorus26mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Scoop the avocado flesh.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl of a food processor.
mix
Blend the crema base.
1.Add sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and salt to the processor.
2.Blend until completely smooth and no green flecks of cilantro skin remain, about 30 to 45 seconds.
3.Scrape down the sides with a spatula.
TIPFor the silkiest texture, blend a few seconds longer than you think you need to.
mix
Adjust the consistency.
1.Check the thickness of the crema.
2.With the motor running, drizzle in cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the crema is thick but pourable.
TIPThe crema will thicken slightly in the fridge, so aim for a slightly looser consistency than your final goal.
prep
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Taste the crema and add an extra pinch of salt or a squeeze more lime juice if needed to make the flavors pop.
rest · ~15 min
Chill before serving.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface to prevent browning, and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
TIPA lime seed or two buried in the crema helps slow oxidation and keeps the color vibrant.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use a ripe avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure for the creamiest texture.
2
Blend until the mixture is completely smooth—cilantro skins should be invisible.
3
Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before chilling to prevent browning.
4
For a looser consistency, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time while blending.
5
Taste after blending and adjust with extra lime juice or salt to brighten the flavor.
6
This crema thickens in the fridge, so make it slightly looser than your final goal.

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