Avocado Crema

5 from 19 votes

This easy avocado crema recipe is creamy, tangy, and the perfect topping! Try this smooth avocado lime crema with all your favorite dishes.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: condiment

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: avocado crema, avocado cream sauce, fish taco sauce

Servings: (1.5 cups total)

Calories: 89kcal

To the bowl of a food processor or high speed blender, add all ingredients. Pulse a few times, then process on high speed until crema is smooth and creamy.
If crema is too thin, add 1 teaspoon additional sour cream or another 1/2 avocado, then pulse to combine.
If crema is too thick, blend in 1 teaspoon of water at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
Transfer avocado crema to a squeeze bottle or store in a small mason jar with a lid.
Keep crema in the fridge and use within 1 week.

Mexican crema has a thinner consistency with a more bland flavor than sour cream. Also, your sour cream may have a thickener added to it, resulting in a thicker consistency.
For a kick of spicy flavor, add 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or a couple of dashes of hot sauce to the ingredients.
A quick trip in the microwave will make a lime more willing to let go of all its juice! Give it just 15 or 20 seconds, let it cool for the same amount of time, and the juice will come pouring right out.

Recipe Variations:

Use it as a dip: Serve with veggies, crackers, or chips for an easy appetizer.
Swap sour cream for yogurt: A great way to lighten it up or add a little tang.
Use extra ripe avocados: They blend easier and give a creamier texture.
Add guacamole ingredients: Mix in diced tomato, onion, or jalapeño for a hybrid twist.

Storing Instructions:

Transfer your completed sauce to a squeeze bottle or mason jar with a lid. Depending on how you plan on serving and using the sauce, either could be more convenient!
If you plan to drizzle the thick sauce onto your food, you will definitely appreciate having a squeeze bottle.
Crema avocado lasts for up to a week in the fridge. The lime juice helps to preserve and keep it from going brown, so it’ll look appetizing from the first use till the last!