Avocado Crema Recipe Avocado Sauce For Tacos

Why We Love Avocado Crema (Avocado Cream Sauce)

What’s that amazingly addictive, wonderfully creamy green sauce you love at local taquerias? Why, it’s crema de aguacate! But while it might seem magical, you might be surprised to learn that a classic avocado cream sauce is actually simple to make from scratch with only 6 ingredients. Mexican Avocado Crema (or cream) is a fabulous topping and dip to use on any kind of tacos, taco salads, enchiladas, nachos, or as a zesty dip with chips! And best of all, it takes just 5 minutes to whip up. No cooking needed! Get ready to take taco nights to the next level with this vibrant sauce. It’s tangy, slightly sweet, rich, and creamy, and a perfect finishing touch to all of your savory dishes.

Ingredients You Need

Hass avocados – use ripe avocados that are slightly soft when you give them a gentle squeeze Sour cream – or Greek yogurt Fresh cilantro – you can leave the cilantro leaves whole Lime juice – fresh, not bottled Spices – garlic powder and salt

How to Make Avocado Sauce for Tacos (and More!)

This delicious no-cook crema recipe is ready in just 5 minutes with 3 simple steps! Get the Complete (Printable!) Avocado Crema Sauce Recipe + VIDEO Below. Enjoy! Transfer the sauce to a bowl or airtight container and keep in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Recipe Variations

Vegan – Swap the sour cream with our Magic All-Purpose Cashew Cream or your preferred non-dairy sour cream substitute. Just like that, you have a deliciously fresh and tangy dairy-free vegan crema recipe! Low fat – Use low calorie and low fat sour cream or greek yogurt for a slightly lighter avocado sauce. Spicy – Give the sauce a kick of spicy heat with a sprinkling of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper. Other seasonings – Mix in even more flavor to the cream by adding a pinch of chili powder or adobo seasoning.

Serving Suggestions

Avocado sauce is the ideal topping for tacos! Here are some of our favorite avocado crema-worthy taco recipes:

Classic Shredded Chicken Tacos Corn Crusted Fish Tacos Best Slow Cooker Carnitas or Instant Pot Perfect Carnitas Crazy-Good Baja Fish Tacos Green Chile Steak Tacos

Or keep things super simple with a corn or flour tortilla with your choice of cooked meat, and add a generous dollop of avocado cream sauce on top. And it’s delightful as an alternative (or additional) dressing on taco salads and burrito bowls. It’s also a delicious sauce to enjoy on Crispy Patatas Bravas (Mexican Potatoes), Huevos Rancheros, Sopes, Pulled Pork Nachos, Shrimp Quesadillas, and Nacho Hot Dogs (yup, they’re a real thing and they are ah-may-zing)… The list goes on and on! Plus, this creamy avocado sauce makes a terrific dip alongside tortilla chips and veggies for a tasty snack or party food. Basically, you can use this fantastic crema to complement nearly any savory dish! Pro Tip: To get that lovely piped look, like in the photos below, scoop the crema into a piping bag or a plastic zipper bag and snip the corner to make a tip. Gently squeeze as you zig-zag from one end of the dish to the other. Enjoy!