Description
Cilantro Lime Crema is a zesty and creamy sauce blending tangy sour cream, fresh cilantro, and vibrant lime, enhanced with a hint of jalapeño for subtle heat. Perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled vegetables, or as a dip to add bright, fresh flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 lime (zested and juiced)
- ¼ to ½ fresh jalapeño (seeds removed, optional)
- 1 small garlic clove
- salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, lime zest and juice, jalapeño, and garlic clove in a food processor to prepare for blending.
- Pulse to Blend: Pulse the ingredients in the food processor until well combined and smooth but still slightly textured for a creamy consistency.
- Season and Store: Add salt to taste, pulse again to mix, then transfer the crema to a container and refrigerate until ready to use to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Removing the seeds from the jalapeño reduces the heat, customize to your spice preference.
- This crema can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for chips.
- If you want a thinner consistency, add a teaspoon of water or lime juice before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: cilantro lime crema, creamy sauce, Mexican sauce, cilantro sauce, lime crema, jalapeño crema, taco sauce, sour cream sauce, easy sauce
