Chipotle Crema

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chipotle crema

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 89kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

Add some smoke and spice to your favorite recipes with this Chipotle Crema. A Mexican-inspired sauce, this creamy mix is made with chipotles in adobo to give a boost to tacos, salads, and more!

Print Recipe

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup sour cream regular or fat-free
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise regular or fat-free
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 Tablespoons adobo sauce
1 lime zested and juiced
1 clove garlic peeled
¼ teaspoon cumin optional
Salt to taste

Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Season with salt, to taste.
Transfer to a jar or squeeze bottle and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Video

Notes

Storing

The adobo crema stores well in a sealed jar or squeeze bottle in the fridge. Use it up within 5 days.
The texture of the crema will naturally thicken as it sits in the fridge. If it’s too thick, stir in a little lime juice or a splash of water until it thins out.

Variations

If you don’t have chipotles in adobo, use chipotle powder or smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne instead.
Vegan crema: Replace the mayonnaise and sour cream with plant based alternatives.
For extra spice, blend an additional chipotle pepper in the sauce or add a pinch or two of cayenne.
To lighten it up, replace the mayonnaise or sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.

Nutrition