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chipotle sour cream recipe
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 1 batch (approx. 2 cups) 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This chipotle sour cream recipe features a vibrant red pepper swirl and a smoky-spicy kick, ideal for upgrading tacos, grilled chicken, and more.
Ingredients
- 350 g (1.5 cups) full-fat sour cream
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, stemmed and deseeded
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) adobo sauce (from the can of chipotles)
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice
- 2.5 ml (0.5 teaspoon) fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 large red bell pepper (approx. 200 g)
- 1 small clove garlic, peeled
- 5 ml (1 teaspoon) olive oil
- 2.5 ml (0.5 teaspoon) smoked paprika
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
- Pinch of fine sea salt (for the red pepper sauce)
- 5 g (0.25 cup) fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- 1 small lime, cut into thin wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Roast Red Pepper and Garlic: Preheat oven to 200 degrees C (400 degrees F). Place the whole red bell pepper and peeled garlic clove on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the pepper skin is blistered and the garlic is softened.
- Prepare Roasted Red Pepper Swirl: Transfer the roasted pepper to a covered bowl immediately to steam for 10-15 minutes. Once cool, peel the skin and remove the stem and seeds. Place the peeled pepper, roasted garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, sugar (optional), and salt into a blender and process until completely smooth. Set aside.
- Make Chipotle Sour Cream Base: In a medium bowl or a clean blender, combine the full-fat sour cream, deseeded chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Blend or whisk until thoroughly combined and smooth; ensure no large chunks of chipotle remain. Taste and adjust salt or adobo sauce if desired.
- Create the Swirl and Garnish: Pour the chipotle sour cream base into a serving bowl. Drizzle half of the roasted red pepper sauce over the top. Gently swirl the red pepper sauce into the sour cream using a skewer or small spoon, avoiding overmixing to keep colors distinct.
- Final Presentation: Create a gentle mound with a spoon and drizzle the remaining red pepper sauce artistically over one side. Sprinkle with finely chopped fresh cilantro and garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
Use full-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt for the best texture and stability, as low-fat versions may separate. Adjust chipotle quantity for desired heat (1 for mild, 2 for spicy). For a shortcut, substitute 100g drained jarred roasted red pepper for the fresh pepper.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30 g)
- Calories: 50 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg