Chipotle Sour Cream (Copycat Recipe)
The ultimate copycat recipe for Chipotle’s sour cream. This easy one-ingredient recipe uses Daisy sour cream, just like the restaurant, and is whisked until smooth and pourable for drizzling over burrito bowls, tacos, salads, and more.
Servings: 4 ¼ cup servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Sour Cream Chipotle uses Daisy Sour Cream (regular, not light)
Instructions
- Whisk the sour cream: Add the sour cream to a medium bowl and whisk vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes thinner, smooth, and pourable. The texture should be easy to drizzle but not watery.
- Serve or store: Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use Daisy Sour Cream: Chipotle specifically uses Daisy Sour Cream, and it makes a noticeable difference in texture. Other brands may not thin out the same way.
- Whisking is the key: The pourable consistency comes from vigorous whisking, not added milk or water.
- Texture tip: Stop whisking once the sour cream is smooth and slightly runny. Over-whisking can make it too loose.
- Optional tang: If you prefer a slightly tangier flavor, you can whisk in a very small splash of lime juice, though this is optional and not required for a true copycat.
- Serving idea: Transfer to a squeeze bottle for easy drizzling over burrito bowls, tacos, nachos, and salads.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir before serving, as it may thicken slightly when chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 71mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 0.04mg
