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Avocado Crema

A silky, luxurious sauce made with ripe avocados, lime, cilantro, and garlic, perfect as a dip, spread, or topping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 810 servings
Course: Dip, Sauce
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ripe avocados halved and pitted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Spatula for scraping down blender sides
  • Medium mixing bowl for storage

Method
 

  1. Scoop out the flesh of the avocados into a blender or food processor.
  2. Add the sour cream.
  3. Chop the cilantro and add it to the blender.
  4. Add the minced garlic and lime juice.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  6. Blend everything until silky smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
  8. Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil if desired.

Notes

Serve immediately or store tightly covered to prevent browning.