Ingredients
For the guacamole:
🥑 2 avocados, peeled, pit removed, and cubed
🍋 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
🍋 1 big squeeze of fresh lemon juice
🧂 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
🌿 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
🧅 1 tablespoon minced red onion
🌶️ 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper
For the creamy cotija spread:
🍶 1/2 cup rich sour cream (such as Mexican or Salvadoran, if available)
🧀 3 tablespoons finely crumbled cotija cheese (or another salty cheese, like goat cheese)
🧀 2 tablespoons mascarpone or cream cheese
🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice
🌿 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
🧂 1 pinch of salt (optional)
For the confetti salsa:
🍅 1 cup small diced tomatoes (about 24 cherry tomatoes; if using canned, drain thoroughly)
🌶️ 1/2 cup small diced bell peppers (use different colors – red, orange, yellow)
🧅 3 tablespoons small dice red onions
🍋 1/2 fresh lime, juice only
🍋 1 big squeeze fresh lemon juice
🌿 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
🌶️ 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno
🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
For the guacamole:
1️⃣ In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocado, citrus juices, and salt with a fork (or molcajete) until it reaches your preferred consistency. 🥑🍋🧂
2️⃣ Stir in the cilantro, red onion, and jalapeno. 🌿🧅🌶️
For the creamy cotija spread:
3️⃣ Place the sour cream, mascarpone, cotija cheese, and lime juice in a medium mixing bowl and mash the mascarpone and cheese into the sour cream until mostly smooth (you can also use an immersion blender). 🍶🧀🍋
4️⃣ Stir in the cilantro, and taste. Add a pinch of salt, if necessary. 🌿🧂
For the confetti salsa:
5️⃣ Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and let rest for several minutes. 🍅🌶️🧅🍋🌿🌶️🧂
Assemble:
6️⃣ Layer the guacamole in the bottom of a glass serving bowl and smooth out. For an attractive presentation against the glass, press the guacamole against it so there are no air pockets. 🥑
7️⃣ Spread the creamy cotija on top of the guacamole (ditto with pressing it against the glass). 🍶🧀
8️⃣ Drain the confetti salsa, and spoon it on top of the creamy cotija to cover. 🍅🌶️🧅🍋🌿🌶️
9️⃣ Serve with tortilla chips. 🥳🍽️
- Prep Time: 15min