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Chipotle Crema

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon Jessica Randhawa
December 2, 2020
4.67 from 6 votes


Last Updated December 28, 2022 | 1 Comment

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This quick and easy Chipotle Crema is the perfect addition to your favorite taco recipe. It’s a creamy sauce with just enough kick to spice up any meal.

Chipotle Lime Crema in white bowl with limes cilantro

Why You’ll Love Chipotle Crema

This Chipotle Crema is a no-brainer if you’re anything like me and adore sauces. It will take any recipe from bland to something special. Plus, it’s incredibly simple to make. You’ll have it ready in six minutes or less. My favorite way to enjoy this creamy condiment is to drizzle it over Butternut Squash Tacos.

It’s a staple ingredient for many of my family’s favorite Mexican dishes!

What is Chipotle Crema?

Chipotle crema is a creamy sauce made with Mexican crema and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Mexican crema is a thick, tangy cream used in traditional Mexican cuisine. Since Mexican crema isn’t available in all grocery stores, I’ve made this recipe using full-fat sour cream. Low-fat sour cream is not recommended.

How to Make Chipotle Crema (Creamy Chipotle Sauce)

Combine all your ingredients and place them in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth—yes, it’s that simple. Taste and add any additional ingredients you feel necessary (salt, cumin, lime). Scrape the sides of the bowl once and blend again. Scoop into a bowl and serve with your favorite dishes.

Add fewer chipotle peppers in adobo sauce if you prefer a milder sauce. On the other hand, if you want even more kick, you can add a little more.

Storage

How long does chipotle last in the refrigerator? Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

close up of white bowl full of Chipotle Lime Crema

How to Use Chipotle Sauce

Drizzle or spoon it on top of burrito bowls, fish tacos, nachos, quesadillas, and other favorite Mexican food recipes. Use it to dip sweet potato fries, baked zucchini strips, pizza, and roasted veggies.

More Delicious Dips and Sauces

  • Homemade Ranch
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Chimichurri Sauce
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • French Onion Dip
  • Rotel Dip

If you try making this Chipotle Crema Recipe, please leave me a comment below! I always love to read your thoughts and feedback!

Chipotle Lime Crema

Chipotle Crema

4.67 from 6 votes
Chef: Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked SpoonJessica Randhawa
This quick and easy Chipotle Crema is the perfect addition to your favorite taco recipe. It's a creamy sauce with just enough kick to spice up any meal.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Total Time 6 mins
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 241 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups sour cream - or 1 cup sour cream 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce - more to taste
  • 1 lime juiced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • salt - to taste
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Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a large food processor (or high power blender) and blend until completely mixed (approximately 1 minute). Taste and add any additional ingredients you feel necessary (salt, cumin, lime).  Scrape the sides of the bowl once and blend again. Scoop into a bowl and serving with your favorite dishes.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 1mg

(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)

Keyword Chipotle Crema, chipotle lime crema
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About Jessica

Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

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Profile photo of chef Jessica Randhawa of The Forked Spoon

About Jessica Randhawa

Jessica Randhawa is the head chef, photographer, and recipe developer of The Forked Spoon. Jessica fell in love with cooking while traveling through Asia and Europe, where she discovered her passion for good food and new adventures. Her recipes have been featured on Yahoo, MSN, USA Today, FeedFeed, and many more. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California.

Comments

  1. C says

    October 3, 2016 at 1:01 am

    4 stars

    This was good but it was WAY too spicy. I only put in 2 peppers because my bf doesn’t like things too spicy and it was still too hot. Next time I would do 1 pepper and maybe 1/2 TBS adobo sauce. Overall the taste of the sauce was good though

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