Avocado Cream Sauce

One of my favourite sauces has to be this 5 minute avocado cream sauce. Made using only 3 ingredients and a little seasoning, this avocado crema recipe transforms any dish you serve it with. Alternatively, use it as a dip with your favourite chips, or add to your favourite tacos.

Avocado crema (which it's also known as) differs from my Guacamole recipe as I add creme fraiche and whip it to a smooth and creamy consistency. Whereas, with a guacamole, I don't add a creamy element, and tend to leave it slightly coarser in texture.

With my 3 ingredient avocado cream sauce recipe I've just added some fresh dill, but you can use other soft herbs like coriander (cilantro), tarragon or parsley.

You can also add in any other flavours, like a squeeze of fresh lime juice, or some ground spices try cumin or paprika. This is a versatile recipe and I've made some other flavour suggestions later in the post.

Why you'll love this recipe

• With only 3 ingredients and a little seasoning you have a great tasting side to go along with main dishes, or a creamy dip to serve with your favourite crisps or chips.
• Easy to double up the recipe if you are feeding a larger group of diners.
• Suitable for both gluten free and low carb diets.

Recipe ingredients

• Avocado - I use 2 avocados to serve 4 diners.
• Creme fraiche -I use full fat creme fraiche as it gives the best texture to the cream.
• Fresh herbs - I like to flavour the cream with freshly chopped dill.
• Seasoning - I keep the seasoning simple with a little sea salt.

How to make avocado cream

• Place the avocado and creme fraiche in a bowl and mix together with a stick blender until smooth.

• Now add the dill and season with salt and further blitz to a smooth cream.
• Place some clingfilm over the bowl, directly on top of the avocado cream, and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Recipe variations

• I've used full fat creme fraiche as it gives the cream a lovely smooth texture. You could also use sour cream or thick Greek yogurt if you prefer.
• To make a vegan avocado cream, swap the creme fraiche for vegan Greek style yogurt.
• I've used fresh dill, but you could use other fresh herbs depending of the flavour you want. Coriander (cilantro), basil, parsley and tarragon would all work well in this dip.
• Add a burst of citrus to the avocado cream with some fresh lemon or lime juice.
• Feel free to add some ground spices like paprika, cumin or garlic powder.

Serving suggestions

This versatile avocado cream can be used in a variety of different ways. I've used it here to spread over a tortilla, before topping with my Lemon Paprika Chicken Kebabs and Corn Salsa.

Use it alongside main dishes, it works great with tacos, try my Easy Chicken Tacos, or my Spicy Baked Chicken Wings or Classic Loaded Hot Dogs.

You can also use it as a dip with your favourite crisps, chips, or toasted pittas. Or use it as a spread to add to sandwiches.

Useful hints and tips

1. Look for ripe avocados: you want to find ripe avocados as they will blend the best and result in a really smooth, creamy finish.
2. Equipment: no fancy equipment needed, I didn't get out my blender to make this cream sauce, my handheld stick blender worked just fine.
3. Allergy advice: gluten free, egg free, soya free and nut free. For comprehensive and detailed allergy advice go to Allergy UK.

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Additional recipe suggestions

If you like this recipe then try some of my other easy salsa and salad recipes:

• Easy Guacamole
• Fresh Tomato Salsa
• Easy Corn Salsa
• Easy Bean Salad
• Spicy Chickpea & Carrot Salad
• Fennel & Apple Slaw

For other fresh salad ideas, head to my Best Salad Recipes post where you will find links to all my favourite salads and salsas in one place.