Food and Recipes Cilantro-Lime Crema Recipe Our Test kitchen created this light and tangy Cilantro-Lime Crema to pair with our delicious Brisket-and-Black Bean Chili, but it works just as well served alongside almost any chili recipe or spicy stew, or dolloped atop beef, chicken, vegetable, or seafood tacos. Made with sour cream and mayonnaise and flavored with fresh chopped cilantro and fresh lime zest and juice, this crema comes together in one bowl and is an easy way to add a touch of creaminess and brightness to rich and spicy dishes. You can prepare Cilantro-Lime Crema up to two days in advance; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator before serving. By Southern Living Test Kitchen Southern Living Test Kitchen The Southern Living Test Kitchen has been publishing recipes since 1970, four years after the first issue of Southern Living Magazine appeared on newsstands. The Southern Living Test Kitchen team includes a team of professionals with deep expertise in recipe development, from pastry chefs and grilling experts to nutritionists and dietitians. Together, the team tests and retests, produces, styles, and photographs thousands of recipes each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen facility located in Birmingham, Alabama. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on March 27, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Yield: 3/4 cup Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lime zest, plus 1 Tbsp. fresh juice (from 1 lime) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Directions Stir together sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, mayonnaise, lime zest and fresh juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes or until ready to serve. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days. Print