Avocado Cream Sauce
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This avocado cream sauce is perfect as a dip, spread, or dressing! It’s as creamy and delicious as avocado crema but completely dairy-free.
In just 5 minutes, you can make a tasty and creamy avocado sauce that you’ll just want to use on everything.
This vegan take on avocado crema has all the punchy, creamy, and decadent goodness of the crowd-favorite dip minus the dairy.
The best part?
There’s no cooking involved, and everything’s done in the food processor!
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Why You’ll Love This Avocado Cream Sauce Recipe
- This healthy avocado cream sauce is as creamy and delicious as the real thing, minus the dairy!
- This vegan avocado crema recipe is incredibly versatile! Use it as a dip for your favorite snacks, or slather it on bread and wraps! You can even thin it out with some water and olive oil for a quick dressing.
- This cilantro avocado cream sauce is ready in 5 minutes using simple ingredients! It’s also easy to customize to suit your taste.
Ingredients And Substitutions
Avocados – Use ripe avocados! Otherwise, your avocado cream sauce won’t be creamy.
Fresh lime juice – Bright and zesty, lime juice perfectly complements the rich and creamy avocado sauce. You can also substitute it with lemon juice.
Fresh cilantro – The added fresh flavor of cilantro is a must for any delicious avocado dipping sauce!
Garlic – Fresh garlic will give this avocado cream the best flavor, but you can also use yellow onions to complement the decadent sauce.
Silken tofu – This healthy avocado cream sauce skips the dairy and replaces sour cream with silken tofu for its creamy texture. You can also use vegan sour cream to keep it soy-free.
Canned green chiles – Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce will also be tasty for this cilantro avocado cream sauce.
Salt and black pepper – Feel free to make this creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce yours and add whatever spices, herbs, or seasonings you like.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Use the Best Avocados
This creamy avocado sauce recipe is best made with ripe avocados! Select those that are dark and give a little when pressed.
Spice it Up
Add some flair to your homemade avocado sauce recipe with smoked paprika, cumin, basil, mint, or jalapenos for a spicy twist!
Must-Try Pairings
This cilantro avocado cream sauce makes a fantastic dip for vegan totchos, nachos, burritos, or taquitos. And don’t forget your salsa tatemada!
Avocado Crema Sauce Recipe FAQs
Is avocado sauce the same as guacamole?
No. Avocado cream sauce is blended/processed, so it’s smoother and creamier than guacamole, which is made by mashing avocados. Avocado cream sauce, or avocado crema, is also typically made with sour cream.
What should I do if my avocado crema is too thick?
Just add a bit of lime juice and process until your dairy-free avocado sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
Does avocado cream sauce turn brown?
Yes, like guacamole, this cream sauce will oxidize and turn brown when exposed to air. It won’t look as great, but it’s still safe to eat.
How do you keep avocado lime crema from turning brown?
Transfer your dreamy avocado cream sauce to an airtight container, then cover the crema’s surface with plastic wrap. Before covering the dipping sauce, you can also add another squeeze of lime juice.
How long does avocado cream sauce last?
You can keep this creamy avocado cilantro lime sauce in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. It’s best to skip the freezer, as the texture can change.
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Avocado Cream Sauce
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 avocados, ripe
- 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup silken tofu
- ½ cup canned green chiles
- Pinch of salt
- Dash of black pepper
Instructions
- Scoop out the flesh of the avocados into a food processor. Add in the lime juice, cilantro, garlic, silken tofu, green chiles, salt, and pepper.
- Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. You can also add more lime juice.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve!
Notes
- This creamy avocado sauce recipe is best made with ripe avocados! Select those that are dark and give a little when pressed.
- Add some flair to your homemade avocado sauce recipe with smoked paprika, cumin, basil, mint, or jalapenos for a spicy twist!
- This cilantro avocado cream sauce makes a fantastic dip for vegan totchos, nachos, burritos, or taquitos. And don’t forget your salsa tatemada!
I tried the Avocado Cream Sauce recipe and it’s fantastic! The sauce is rich, creamy, and has just the right amount of flavor. It was super easy to prepare and goes perfectly with a variety of dishes. This is definitely going to be a staple in my kitchen!
Thank you for sharing your experience, Phillip! We’re delighted to hear that you found the Avocado Cream Sauce recipe fantastic. It’s great to know that the sauce’s rich, creamy texture and just-right flavor hit the spot for you. We’re especially pleased that you found it super easy to prepare and versatile for various dishes. Hearing that it’s going to become a staple in your kitchen is the best kind of compliment we could hope for. Your feedback is very valuable to us and our community. Thanks again for taking the time to let us know!
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