Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsMaloVegan Crema Recipe

Vegan Crema Recipe

Inspired by Malo
Time15m
Serves4

veganaise, chipotle, lime, salt

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: Veganaise, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt.

  2. 2

    Chop the Chipotle

    If whole, chop the chipotle pepper into small pieces to ensure it blends well into the crema.

Mixing

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium mixing bowl, add 1 cup of Veganaise, 1 teaspoon of chopped chipotle pepper, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 4

    Blend Until Smooth

    Using a whisk or an electric mixer, blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Taste and Adjust

  1. 5

    Taste the Crema

    After mixing, taste the crema for seasoning. Adjust the salt or add more lime juice if needed to suit your preference.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the vegan crema to a serving bowl or jar. It can be served immediately or refrigerated for later use.

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