Description
Avocado cream sauce is a rich and tangy condiment made with ripe avocado, fresh lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream. This smooth and creamy sauce adds a flavorful kick to tacos, grilled meats, salads, and more, making it a versatile and delicious addition to your meals.
Ingredients
Avocado Cream Sauce Ingredients
- 1 large avocado
- ½ medium lime, juiced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely diced (about ½ cup)
- 1½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup (115g) sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including a ripe large avocado, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, seeded and finely diced jalapeño peppers, minced garlic, cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and sour cream.
- Combine in Blender: Add the avocado, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeños, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and sour cream into a blender or food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no visible chunks.
- Chill the Sauce: Transfer the avocado cream sauce to a container and refrigerate it until ready to serve. This step allows the flavors to meld together perfectly.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of jalapeños according to your preferred spice level.
- This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- If the sauce thickens too much after chilling, stir in a small amount of water or lime juice to loosen it.
- Perfect as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
