Quick and Easy Chipotle Crema Recipe
Our simple chipotle crema recipe delivers big, smoky chipotle flavor in a luscious, creamy sauce perfect for elevating Mexican dishes.
Servings: 16
Calories: 18kcal
Equipment
- food processor We love our Ninja Food Processor and Blender for this.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Crema
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Mayo
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 2 - 3 Chipotle Peppers in adobo sauce plus 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- ⅛ cup fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Pulse all ingredients in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Test the heat level, and if it is too hot, add more crema. If it’s not spicy enough, add a teaspoon more of the adobo sauce and mix in. Repeat until the crema has a kick you love.
- Pour the chipotle crema into a resealable glass jar or airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Notes
This crema stays fresh for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. Give it a good shake or stir before using.
Add extra mayo or buttermilk to thin it out and turn it into a chipotle dressing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 18kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.01mg