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Avocado Crema

Ingredients

  • avocados
  • salt
  • creamy dairy product, whipping cream, sour cream, crème fraiche, plain yogurt, etc.
  • fresh lime juice

Optional additions:

  • chopped cilantro
  • chopped serrano or jalapeno peppers
  • cayenne
  • cumin
  • chili powder

Instructions

  • To make the crema, first add the avocado and mash with a fork or potato masher. Then combine the remaining three ingredients. Once the four items are thoroughly mixed, add these extras if more flavor is desired.

Notes

Avocado crema is a versatile condiment. It can be paired with a variety of dishes, such as: Tostados, Instant Pot Black Bean Soup, Cornmeal Chicken Pepper Soup, runny egg toast, Avocado Bacon Sandwich, Spicy Garlic Shrimp and many more. Be creative and have fun with whatever you choose to pair it with.