Name: Avocado Crema (Crema de Aguacate)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 avocado; 1/4 cup mayonnaise (can sub with Mexican crema or sour cream); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 clove garlic (crushed); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 jalapeño, seeded (optional); 1/4 tsp salt (can sub with bouillon); 1/4 cup water; 2 tbsp white vinegar

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Avocado crema is a smooth, creamy and delicious sauce that’s perfect for empanadas, tacos, quesadillas or any Mexican-inspired dish. I love that it’s easy to prepare and comes together in just 5 minutes!

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What is avocado crema?

Avocado crema is a smooth, creamy sauce made by blending ripe avocados with dairy (mayonnaise, sour cream, Mexican crema, or Greek yogurt), lime juice, garlic, and cilantro. It is a popular, 5-minute condiment used to add creamy flavor to dishes like empanadas, tacos, quesadillas, and more!

Avocado crema ingredients:

Avocado
Mexican crema, mayonnaise, or sour cream
Lime juice
Garlic
Cilantro
Salt
Vinegar

How to make avocado crema?

To a food processor or blender, add avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt or bouillon, water and vinegar. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired. Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!

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Avocado Crema (Crema de Aguacate)

Avocado crema is a smooth, creamy and delicious sauce that's perfect for empanadas, tacos, quesadillas or any Mexican-inspired dish.

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 4 people

Equipment

1 Food processor or blender

Ingredients

1 avocado
1/4 cup mayonnaise can sub with Mexican crema or sour cream
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 clove garlic crushed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded optional
1/4 tsp salt can sub with bouillon
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp white vinegar

Instructions

To a food processor or blender, add avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, salt or bouillon, water and vinegar.
Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.
Serve and enjoy. ¡Buen provecho!

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Notes

Tips:

Store avocado crema in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This recipe makes about 1 cup of avocado crema. Double the ingredients if making a bigger batch.