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Avocado Ranch Crema

A cool, creamy avocado-ranch crema with lime and a hint of garlic for drizzling.

Total time
10 min
Serves
8
Difficulty
Medium
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Avocado Ranch Crema
As seen on Episode 258

The preparation

6 steps, about 10 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Halve and pit the avocados, scoop flesh into a blender or food processor.

  2. 02

    Add sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch seasoning, lime juice, and garlic.

  3. 03

    Blend until smooth and creamy.

  4. 04

    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. 05

    Stir in chopped cilantro if desired.

  6. 06

    Refrigerate until ready to serve.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Use avocados that are properly ripe so it blends up silky rather than lumpy. The lime does double duty here, brightening the flavor and helping keep the crema green, so press plastic wrap onto the surface if you are holding it for later.”

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