Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (115 ml) fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) kosher salt, or to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) water (or more, to adjust consistency)

Instructions:

  1. Roughly chop the cilantro, mince the garlic, and juice the lime.
  2. Place all ingredients – sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, cayenne pepper (if using), and 2 tablespoons of water – into the blender or food processor.
  3. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
  4. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until the crema reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Taste the cilantro crema and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, lime juice, or cayenne pepper to suit your preference.
  6. For the best flavour, cover the crema and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavours to meld.