Chipotle Crema

Chipotle Crema

A smoky, tangy drizzle that comes together in minutes with a blender or whisk.

Total 5 min Makes 16 oz Calories 45/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy

This creamy sauce blends sour cream with chipotle chiles for a smoky, tangy condiment that livens up tacos, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables. It takes only a few minutes to make and keeps well in the refrigerator for easy use throughout the week.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water, as needed to thin

Method

  1. Combine the sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a blender or food processor.

  2. Blend until smooth and evenly colored, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend briefly until the crema reaches a pourable, drizzle-friendly consistency.

  4. Taste and adjust with additional salt, lime juice, or chipotle for more heat.

  5. Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

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Chipotle Crema

This creamy sauce blends sour cream with chipotle chiles for a smoky, tangy condiment that livens up tacos, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables. It takes only a few minutes to make and keeps well in the refrigerator for easy use throughout the week.

5 min 16 oz 45 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water, as needed to thin

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a blender or food processor.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth and evenly colored, about 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed.

  3. 3

    Add water 1 tablespoon at a time and blend briefly until the crema reaches a pourable, drizzle-friendly consistency.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust with additional salt, lime juice, or chipotle for more heat.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.