I wanted some Crema to go with my Taco Carnitas but this time I wanted something with a little more kick than my Garlic Lime Crema. I figured adding a couple of jalapeños would do the trick. Well a little more than that but you get the point.
Just like my other crema recipe, this one is equally easy to make. A handful of simple ingredients and about 5 minutes of your time. You will need a blender or food processor for this recipe so hopefully you already have one.
Now, I know this jalapeño crema is amazing on Carnitas, but you can really use it on anything you like. It’s like the Mexican version of sour cream.
This versatile condiment can be used on chicken or seafood tacos/burritos, or even as a dollop on your chili or pozole. It’s also great on nachos! Some of my friends even like to add it to their scrambled eggs.
Unfortunately, there is not much you can do regarding substitutions for this recipe. I know many people don’t like Cilantro but it is a key ingredient in this recipe. If you still want to enjoy a great crema without cilantro, I suggest trying my Super Easy Garlic Lime Crema recipe.
I always recommend letting the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.
Now that you have a fantastic crema, I highly recommend checking out my collection of Taco & Burrito recipes. You’re sure to find something delicious to use it on!
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Gather your Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make this Jalapeño Lime Crema
recipe. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Fresh Cilantro – make sure you rinse the cilantro before using
- Sour Cream – I like to use a light sour cream as it has up to 50% less fat
- Onion Powder – adds a mild onion flavor
- Fresh Jalapeños – stemmed and seeded
- Garlic Cloves – you can adjust to taste
- Lime Juice – if you don’t have fresh lime juice you can use the bottled stuff
- Honey – try to use the best quality honey you can
- Salt – enhances the overall flavor of the sauce
How to Make Jalapeño Lime Crema
- Add all the ingredients to the food processor and puree until smooth.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.
Printable Recipe Card
Jalapeño Lime Crema
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Ingredients
- 1 Cup Fresh Cilantro
- ⅔ Cup Sour Cream
- 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
- 2 Fresh Jalapeños
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 Tsp Honey, or to taste to offset the heat
- ¼ Tsp Salt
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the food processor and puree until smooth.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator. This will allow all the flavors to meld. You can use it immediately, but the longer you let it sit in the refrigerator, the more flavorful it will be.
Notes
