Easy 5-Minute Avocado Crema Recipe
This easy 5-minute avocado crema is creamy, fresh, and full of bright flavor. Made with ripe avocado, lime, and simple ingredients, it’s the perfect quick sauce for tacos, bowls, and more.
Ingredients
- * 2 ripe avocados
- * ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- * 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- * 1 clove garlic minced
- * ¼ cup fresh cilantro optional
- * ½ teaspoon salt
- * ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- * 2–4 tablespoons water or milk
Instructions
- Scoop avocado flesh into a blender or food processor.
- Add sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for a smooth texture.
- Add liquid slowly to control consistency.
- Lime juice helps prevent browning and adds brightness.
- Adjust thickness with water or more avocado.