Description
Homemade crème fraîche is a rich and tangy cultured cream that’s perfect for topping desserts or adding to savory dishes. It’s easy to make with just two ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) whipping cream
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) cultured buttermilk
Instructions
- In a glass container, mix together 1 cup of whipping cream and 1 tbsp of cultured buttermilk.
- Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and leave it out on your counter at room temperature until thickened. This process will take approximately 8 hours, but the time may vary depending on the room temperature.
- Once thickened to your desired consistency, refrigerate the crème fraîche until ready to use.
Notes
- Ensure the cream and buttermilk are at room temperature before mixing for best results.
- For the best flavor, use cream that is not ultra-pasteurized, though it can be challenging to find.
- If using ultra-pasteurized cream, it will still work well.
- Store the crème fraîche in the refrigerator and use within a week.
- It’s perfect for dolloping on tacos, soups, or desserts like apple pie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Basics
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 820
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 88
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 330