Zesty Chipotle Lime Crema

Elevate your dishes with this creamy and flavorful Zesty Chipotle Lime Crema—a versatile sauce that's bursting with bold, smoky, and tangy goodness! This quick 10-minute recipe combines velvety sour cream with spicy chipotle pepper in adobo, fresh lime juice, a hint of honey for balance, and warm spices like garlic powder and cumin. Perfectly whipped to a smooth consistency, this crema is the ultimate condiment to drizzle over tacos, burrito bowls, grilled veggies, or even as a zippy dip for tortilla chips. Its vibrant zest and subtle heat make it a must-have addition to your homemade sauces repertoire. Whip it up today and take your favorite dishes to the next level!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 piece Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Water (optional, for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the sour cream, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and honey.

Step 2

2. Blend the ingredients together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure everything is fully incorporated.

Step 3

3. Taste the crema and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more lime juice for tanginess, salt for flavor, or honey for sweetness.

Step 4

4. If the crema is too thick for your liking, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time and blend until the desired consistency is reached.

Step 5

5. Transfer the crema to a serving bowl or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

6. Serve chilled as a topping or dipping sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	315.1 grams (315.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	519

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 30.70g	154%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 115mg	38%
Sodium 1139mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 27.60g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2.00g	7%
Total Sugars 21.70g
Protein 9.00g	18%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 340mg	26%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 138mg	3%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.2%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 19.5%