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Bowl of creamy green jalapeño lime sauce.
Spicy creamy jalapeño dip

Roasted Jalapeño Lime Crema

Author: Flavelo
Sauces and Gravies Recipes
In this sauce, the two pillars of Mexican cuisine—fire and ice—meet. The piquant heat of the jalapeño is tamed by the richness of sour cream and the acidity of lime, creating a creamy yet exciting dip. The secret lies in roasting the peppers: heat transforms the raw, grassy flavor into a deeper, sweeter aroma that forms the perfect base.
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Small skillet
  • Immersion blender or food processor
  • Gloves (for cutting chili)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Prep: Wash peppers, remove stems, and slice into rings.

Tip: Most heat is in the seeds/ribs. Remove them for a milder sauce.
2 ✓

Roast: Heat oil in a skillet and sear peppers for 2-3 mins until charred.

Tip: Charring caramelizes sugars and mellows the raw heat.
3 ✓

Combine: Place sour cream, charred peppers (with oil), garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a blender.

Tip: Fat carries the flavor.
4 ✓

Blend: Pulse until smooth and pale green.

Tip: Thin with a drop of water if needed.
5 ✓

Taste: Adjust salt. Serve with tacos or grilled meats.

Tip: Include cilantro stems for extra flavor.

Recipe FAQ

It's too spicy!
Add more sour cream or a touch of honey. Dairy helps neutralize the heat.
It split (curdled).
Lime acid can curdle low-fat dairy. Use full-fat sour cream and mix quickly!

Ingredients

  • 3 whole Fresh Jalapeño Peppers
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
  • 0.66 cup Sour Cream (Full Fat)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper