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Cup filled with chipotle crema on top of a stack of mexican tiles, lime wedges around it.
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5 from 2 votes

Chipotle Crema

This smoky Chipotle Crema is creamy and spicy, the perfect zesty topping for tacos, enchiladas, burritos and more. This Mexican inspired sauce comes together in less than 5 minutes and only a handful of ingredients. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 8
Author: Serene

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce canned
  • ¼ teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients needed for the sauce to a food processor.
  • Blend until sauce is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust as needed.

Notes

Thickness: if sauce is too thick, it can be thinned with a splash of milk. 
Storage: store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 179IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.1mg