Fresh 5-Minute Avocado Crema Taco Topping Easy Homemade Recipe
A quick and easy creamy avocado crema that adds a fresh, tangy, and bright flavor to tacos and more. Ready in just 5 minutes, this versatile topping is a crowd-pleaser perfect for taco nights and quick dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 1 cup (8 servings, 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Topping / Sauce
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 medium ripe avocado, mashed or chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream (full-fat preferred; Greek yogurt as alternative)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) water, to thin if needed
Instructions
- Cut 1 medium ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a food processor or blender bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice to the avocado.
- Add 1 small minced garlic clove and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
- Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Pulse or blend the ingredients until creamy but still with a bit of texture, about 30-45 seconds. Avoid over-blending to keep some avocado bits.
- If the crema is too thick for drizzling, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and pulse to combine until velvety but pourable.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocado for best texture. Avoid over-blending to keep some texture. Lime juice helps prevent browning and keeps the color vibrant. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with full-fat coconut yogurt or cashew cream. Keep the avocado pit in the crema when refrigerating to reduce browning. Add water to adjust consistency for drizzling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 0.5
- Sodium: 115
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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