This creamy chipotle crema sauce, with cool sour cream, spicy chipotle peppers, and zesty limes, is the ultimate condiment. Drizzle this tangy sauce on tacos, salads, and more for the perfect spicy kick!
If you're looking for a way to add unexpected flavor to your regular weeknight meals, whip up a batch of this chipotle crema asap! I keep a bottle of this sauce in the fridge to add cool creaminess and subtle heat to sandwiches, quesadillas, and more.
For more flavor-packed sauce recipes, check out our creamy cajun dipping sauce and easy brown sugar glaze next!
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Variations and Substitutions
- You may substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version of this sauce.
- If you cannot find chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, try substituting 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce combined with chipotle chili powder or a mixture of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
- Substitute 1 teaspoon of garlic powder for fresh garlic.
Important Ingredient Notes
The detailed ingredient list with measurements is in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Sour cream. Use natural sour cream for a smooth, tangy sauce.
- Mayonnaise. For an extra creamy, well-balanced sauce. If you love mayo, check out our southern chicken salad next!
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Look for whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. This ingredient can usually be found in the Mexican section of grocery stores. Check out our maple chipotle salmon!
- Lime juice. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
- Garlic. Finely chop one clove of fresh garlic.
How to Make This Sauce
Place all the ingredients except the salt in a high-powered blender and pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt. If you want more heat, add another chipotle pepper or two until you are pleased with the flavor.
Recipe FAQs
This chipotle crema tastes incredible drizzled on tacos, burritos, nachos, and quesadillas. It also makes a delicious dip for chips and vegetables.
Store this sauce in an airtight container or squeeze bottle in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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📖 Recipe
Creamy Chipotle Crema
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 chipotle peppers - in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- Juice and zest of one lime
- 1 clove garlic - minced
- Salt - to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except salt to a countertop blender and pulse until smooth. Season to taste with salt.
Notes
- If you want more heat, add 1 to 2 more chipotle peppers.
- Store this sauce in a squeeze bottle or airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- The sauce thickens as it sits. To thin it out add 1 to 2 tablespoons of lime juice.2
A Nicole
We love this sauce for taco night! The heat is not overpowering at all.