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Mexican · Sauce / condiment

Lime Crema

A cooling Mexican-style crema made by whisking sour cream and heavy cream with lime zest, juice and salt. It drizzles over tacos, chili, grilled meat or beans.

  • YieldMakes about 300 ml (1 1/4 cups), serves 6
  • Hands-on5 min
  • Total5 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 240 mlsour cream
  • 60 mlheavy cream
  • 1lime, zest and juice
  • 1 tspkosher salt

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lime
  • Lactose
  • FODMAPs (any)

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Richness / fat

Texture

  • Creamy

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • Under 20 min active
  • Under 30 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: low
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: low
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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