Avocado Crema

Name: Avocado Crema
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 small or 2 med-large ripe avocados ((don’t discard pits!)); 3 oz / 85g (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons) vegan sour cream ((see Note 1)); ½ to 1 small jalapeño, (roughly chopped (see Note 2)); 3 cloves garlic, (roughly chopped); 4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 75 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice ((see Note 3)); ¾ tsp ground cumin; 1 heaping cup (18g) cilantro leaves and tender stems; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

This effortless avocado crema is a dream condiment–all the luscious indulgence of classic Mexican crema made vibrant, fresh, and plant-based! Ultra creamy yet light, rich yet tangy, this versatile sauce can be used in lieu of sour cream or guacamole in virtually any recipe.

⏱ 5 min 🔨 Prep 5min 📊 Easy 🍽 8 servings 👁 8

Ingredients

8 servings

3 small or 2 med-large ripe avocados ((don’t discard pits!))
3 oz / 85g (¼ cup + 2 tablespoons) vegan sour cream ((see Note 1))
½ to 1 small jalapeño, (roughly chopped (see Note 2))
3 cloves garlic, (roughly chopped)
4 to 5 tablespoons (60 to 75 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice ((see Note 3))
¾ tsp ground cumin
1 heaping cup (18g) cilantro leaves and tender stems
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

In a food processor (or a small-capacity blender), add the avocado flesh, sour cream, jalapeño, garlic, 4 tablespoons (60 mL) lime juice, cumin, cilantro, several cracks of pepper, and ¾ teaspoon kosher salt (see Note 4).
Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides. Taste, adding more lime juice or salt to taste.
Store leftovers in a jar or container with an avocado pit on top (this slows down browning). Refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Nutrition per serving

93kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$843.00

Per Serving
$105.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1686.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (50% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
or 2 med-large ripe avocados	3 small	$224.00
/ 85g	3 oz	-
to 1 small jalapeño	0.5	$6.00
garlic	3 cloves	$593.00
to 5 tablespoons	4	-
ground cumin	0.75 tsp	$20.00
heaping cup	1	-
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper	-	-