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Our Avocado Crema with Garlic and Lime is a zesty cream sauce perfect for pairing with Mexican and Southwestern dishes! If you're a fan of guacamole, you will love this easy sauce recipe.
It's ready in minutes using 4 simple ingredients plus salt and pepper!
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Avocado Lime Crema
My family and I are big fans of Mexican recipes. Tacos of all kinds are a staple in our household, and we love Mexican breakfasts like chilaquiles and migas! Guacamole has always been one of my favorite toppings to serve with Mexican food, but what's even better is this creamy, tangy avocado cream sauce.
My Avocado Lime Crema recipe is a dream come true. It's made with everything you love in guacamole, but smooth enough to drizzle over your favorite meals so every last bite is full of delicious avocado-lime flavor.
I absolutely love this recipe. It's one of my family's favorite Mexican sauce recipes and is guaranteed to add so much to everything you add it to. Try it with eggs for breakfast, tacos for lunch, or steak for dinner... the list goes on!
What is avocado crema?
Our Avocado Creme recipe is a mixture of ripe avocados, fresh lime juice, Greek yogurt or sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and sea salt.
It's inspired by Mexican crema recipes, which are thicker and more rich than regular sour cream, similar to crème fraîche. The cool flavor of crema makes it a perfect pairing for spicy dishes.
The difference between our Avocado crema recipe and Mexican crema is in the ingredients used, but both are smooth and richly flavorful sauces. The addition of avocado and seasoning makes this Avocado cream sauce stand out!
Tools
- Food processor or blender
- Air tight container for storage - like a mini mason jar
What to serve with Avocado Crema?
- Mexican beef recipes like Carne Picada go well with avocado lime crema
- Traditional Mexican dishes like Chile Relleno
- Drizzle it over Chilaquiles and Migas for breakfast
- Air Fryer Mushrooms dipped in this sauce makes for a gourmet appetizer
The creamy avocado sauce is light and smooth with a refreshing, tangy flavor. That makes it ideal for serving with dishes that pack a lot of heat, or traditional Mexican foods that pair well with avocado.
It's the perfect avocado sauce for tacos. We also love it like an avocado dipping sauce for nachos!
Is it gluten-free?
Yes! Our avocado creme recipe uses only gluten-free ingredients.
Is Avocado Cream Sauce Keto Friendly?
Yes, it is. This is one of the most delicious keto sauces! It makes everything taste better!
Can I make it ahead of time?
Yes! This creamy avocado dressing will last up to 4 days in the refrigerator stored in an airtight container. You can make it ahead of time and have it ready for meals all week!
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Avocado Crema Recipe with Garlic and Lime
Equipment
- Food processor or blender
Ingredients
- 2 large avocados ripe
- 1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice from 1 large lime or 2 small limes
- ½ tsp. maldon sea salt or kosher salt
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Place avocados, Greek yogurt/sour cream, garlic powder and lime juice in a blender or food processor.
- Process until smooth without lumps. Make sure there are no lumps! Season with sea salt and black pepper.
Liliana Chamg says
Convencida de que es muy buena y rica crema.
La prepararé mañana y le comento.
Em says
Thank you very much for your comment, Liliana! 💖 We hope you enjoy the sauce!