This lightning-fast vegan avocado crema is ready in 5 minutes with just 5 ingredients (plus salt and pepper). It's light, zesty, and perfect for chips, tacos, bowls, or straight-up spooning.
Avocado crema is a creamy and smooth sauce or condiment made with ripe avocados. It is similar to a traditional sour cream but with the added richness and flavor of avocados.
While it's one of my favorite Vegan Game Day Dips and Sauces, it's also perfect for tacos, bowls, sandwiches, or anytime you need a deliciously versatile condiment!
It may sound fancy, but it's incredibly easy to make plant-based. With just five ingredients, in five minutes, you can make a delicious plant-based sauce!
If you like making sauces and dressings at home as much as I do, I have a quick and easy method you can learn in How to Make Homemade Vegan Sauces.
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Why You'll Love This Vegan Sauce
- All the creaminess without any dairy, making it ideal for vegans or anyone with lactose intolerance.
- You can use it as a topping for tacos like Jackfruit Tacos, Vegan Taco Bowl, or Mexican Black Beans and Rice.
- It takes just minutes to whip up with simple ingredients like avocados, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro.
- The mild, creamy texture is a hit with kids, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
With just five ingredients, along with salt and pepper, you can have this ready in a jiffy. See the recipe card for details on quantities.
- Hass Avocado: Turns out, I've been saying Hass avocado wrong for years -rhyming it with boss instead of class! Anyway, look for ripe avocados that, when pressed, give in slightly and have dark skin. Avoid mushy avocados, but slightly overripe ones work well since they'll be blended.
- Cilantro: If you hate cilantro, substitute it with the next best thing - parsley!
- Vegan Yogurt: Substitute the vegan yogurt with vegan sour cream, but keep in mind that the yogurt adds a delicious airiness.
How To Make Vegan Avocado Crema
Add a Hass avocado, a squeeze of lime juice, some yogurt, a sprinkle of cilantro, a dash of garlic, and some salt and pepper into a blender, food processor, or bullet, give it a whirl, and voila! That's it!
Top Tips
- You can add a teaspoon of olive oil if you want to get an extra smooth texture. Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
- If you want to take your avocado crema to the next level, add some jalapeños or serrano peppers for an extra kick.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference and the size of your cloves.
Serving Suggestions
Use it as a dip, spread, dressing, or topping - it will be a crowd-pleaser. Try it on these:
- Tortilla chips
- Grilled tofu
- Tacos - Try it on top of these Roasted Cauliflower Tacos or Black Bean Tostadas
- Vegan quesadillas
- Mexican rice or this Instant Pot Yellow rice
- French fries - Try these Delicious Air Fryer Fries for an easy fix.
- Toast, yep, toast. One of my children loves spreading avocado fresco on simple toasted bread or bagels for a quick, delicious breakfast or snack. It pairs well with sliced tomatoes, cucumber, or a sprinkle of Vegan Feta.
- Vegan Taco Bowl - This recipe uses avocado crema as a delicious topping for a deconstructed taco.
Avocado Crema FAQS
While avocado crema is best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare it a few hours ahead. To prevent or reduce browning, place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the salsa to minimize contact with air. Store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Before serving, give it a gentle stir to mix the flavors. I put enough lime juice in this dip to ensure it doesn't brown for a long time.
Transfer the avocado crema to an airtight container to limit its exposure to air, which helps prevent browning. For extra protection, press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the crema before sealing the container.
Store the crema in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. It may still brown slightly, but giving it a stir will help mix everything back to its creamy green state.
I do not recommend freezing avocado crema, as the texture and consistency will be altered once thawed. It is best enjoyed fresh or refrigerated for a very short period.
Avocado crema can be used as a substitute for sour cream in many recipes. Its creamy texture and tangy flavor make it a great alternative. It works well as a topping for tacos, baked potatoes or as a dip for chips.
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Recipe Card
Easy Vegan Avocado Crema
Ingredients
- 1 Hass avocado
- ½ cup vegan yogurt substitute with vegan sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Combine: Combine all the ingredients in a bullet or blender until well combined.
- Serve: Serve right away for the best flavor and best presentation.
Regi Pearce says
This vegan avocado crema is the perfect blend of velvety avocado, zesty lime, and just the right amount of everything. It’s smooth, takes just minutes to whip up, and makes everything better. Honestly, I could bathe my entire life in this stuff. Make extra, because you’ll want to put it on EVERYTHING!