Avocado Crema: A Delightful Addition to Your Culinary Creations
Quick and easy avocado crema is a tangy, delicious topping for tacos, nachos, burritos, and more. Made with just a few simple ingredients, you’ll find yourself making this recipe every Taco Tuesday!
There’s something I love about a quick and easy condiment that can enhance a variety of meals.
For instance, if you invite guests over for dinner and set out a jar of homemade ranch dressing, they’ll undoubtedly be impressed by your culinary prowess. (Just keep the simplicity of the recipe to yourself!)
The same applies to this avocado crema. Serve a bowl of it at your taco bar, and your friends will think you invested a lot of time and effort into it. The truth? It takes only about five minutes and four ingredients to whip up!
What is avocado crema?
If you’ve never tried avocado crema, it’s a thick, creamy sauce made from avocados, sour cream, fresh lime juice, and salt. Some variations may include additional seasonings or substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream, but the fundamental ingredients remain fresh avocado and lime.
This flavorful condiment is incredibly versatile and serves as a delightful topping for tacos, nachos, and more. If you’re a fan of guacamole or avocado dip, you’re sure to enjoy this crema!
How to make my avocado crema
Creating avocado crema is a quick endeavor that only takes a few minutes, making it an easy addition to any weeknight meal.
Ingredients you’ll need
The base of this recipe is simple and requires just four ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 mashed avocado
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately from 1 lime)
- Salt to taste
If you’re not keen on sour cream or don’t have it at hand, you can easily substitute plain yogurt or Greek yogurt. Fresh lime juice is preferable for the best flavor, but bottled lime juice suffices in a pinch.
Making this recipe
I generally prepare avocado crema by hand. I thoroughly mash the avocado with a fork, then mix in the sour cream, lime juice, and salt.
If you prefer a super-smooth crema or find mashing by hand challenging, you can use a mini food processor. Combine all ingredients in the processor and blend until smooth.
You can use the crema immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If keeping it for later, press plastic wrap against the top to minimize browning.
Optional additions
The basic four ingredients are delightful for a quick option. However, if you’d like to enrich this sauce, consider adding any of the following:
- Minced garlic or garlic powder
- Fresh cilantro
- Your favorite hot sauce—perhaps Cholula or Tapatio, or even a smoky chipotle hot sauce!
As you experiment with this recipe, you’ll discover countless ways to personalize it—because cooking is all about having fun!
Serving suggestions
What can you serve with this easy avocado crema? Virtually anything! Tacos, especially shrimp or flank steak ones, are excellent choices, as are chipotle quesadillas.
It also pairs beautifully with burritos or burrito bowls—think breakfast burritos or a burrito bowl with copycat chipotle barbacoa, mango and black bean salsa, and a generous drizzle of this avocado crema.
Try it on refried bean tostadas, huevos rancheros, or enchilada chicken chilaquiles. This crema is delightful enough to enjoy at breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
