Avocado lime crema (5 ingredients!) is the best dipping sauce to drizzle over tacos, dunk your chips in, or spread over basically anything savory. It’s silky, tangy, and loaded with fresh flavor.

A bowl of avocado lime crema. With avocado and lime next to the bowl.

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💰 WHY THIS RECIPE IS BUDGET-FRIENDLY

A bowl of avocado lime crema.

🥄 INGREDIENTS NEEDED

RIPE AVOCADOS:

Perfectly soft, no brown spots.

SOUR CREAM:

Adds richness and smoothness.

FRESH CILANTRO:

For that, herby, fresh flavor.

LIME JUICE:

Adjust to taste for the perfect tang.

GARLIC CLOVES:

For a little punch.

SALT AND PEPPER TO TASTE:

A few of the ingredients used in the recipe.

👩🏼‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INGREDIENTS


Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method

Add the avocados, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.

Blend until creamy: Start on low and work your way up until the mixture is totally smooth. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water or extra lime juice.

Taste & adjust: Need more tang? Add more lime. Want it punchier? Add a pinch more salt or garlic.

Serve: Spoon into a bowl and top with chopped cilantro.


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🥑 HOW TO USE AVOCADO LIME CREMA

This dip is so versatile, you’ll want to put it on everything:

A bowl of avocado lime crema With avocado and lime next to the bowl.


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A bowl of avocado lime crema. With avocado and lime next to the bowl.

AVOCADO LIME CREMA (5 INGREDIENTS!)


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  • Author: Nikki
  • Total Time: 10 min Prep Time
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Description

Avocado lime crema (5 ingredients!) is the best dipping sauce to drizzle over tacos, dunk your chips in, or spread over basically anything savory. It’s silky, tangy, and loaded with fresh flavor.


Ingredients

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2 ripe avocados

½ cup sour cream

1-2 tablespoons lime juice

⅓ cup fresh cilantro

½ garlic clove

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon pepper to taste


Instructions

Add the avocados, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.

Blend until creamy: Start on low and work your way up until the mixture is totally smooth. If it’s too thick, add a splash of water or extra lime juice.

Taste & adjust: Need more tang? Add more lime. Want it punchier? Add a pinch more salt or garlic.

Serve: Spoon into a bowl and top with chopped cilantro.

💫 If you loved this recipe, leave a 5-star review and rating!

Notes

🧊 How to Store It: Store your avocado lime crema in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To keep it extra fresh and green, press a layer of plastic wrap directly onto the surface before sealing the lid.

  • Category: Appetizers, Main Course, Side Dish
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

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