Avocado Cream
Creamy, tangy, and bursting with fresh flavors, this Avocado Cream recipe is the ultimate go-to for elevating your dips or toppings. Made with ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and rich sour cream, this velvety blend is infused with a hint of garlic, smooth olive oil, and a touch of black pepper for balanced seasoning. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds vibrant color and herbaceous notes to every spoonful. Beautifully simple, it comes together in just 10 minutes and requires no cooking, making it a quick and easy addition to your favorite tacos, grilled veggies, or snack platters. Perfectly chilled for optimal flavor, this avocado dip delivers a restaurant-quality experience right at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a blender or food processor.
Add lime juice, sour cream, olive oil, and the peeled garlic clove to the blender.
Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well combined.
Season the avocado cream with salt and black pepper. Blend again briefly to mix in the seasoning.
Add the fresh cilantro and pulse a few times until just mixed, leaving small flecks for a pop of color.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
Transfer the avocado cream to a serving bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Serve chilled. Enjoy it as a dip or topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 118.8 g | 152% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 115 mg | 38% | |
| Sodium | 1370 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.3 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 2018 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
