Homemade Crème Fraîche Recipe: Easy & Delicious!

Name: Homemade Crème Fraîche Recipe: Easy & Delicious!
Total time: 2 days 5 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream; 3 tablespoons cultured buttermilk

Making crème fraîche at home is surprisingly easy! All you need is heavy cream and buttermilk. While it takes about two days, the actual effort is minimal, and the result is incredibly rewarding. Its higher fat content prevents curdling during cooking, making it superior to sour cream.

Total time2 days 5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield1 pint, 32

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Servings

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons cultured buttermilk

Instructions

Gather all of your ingredients.
In a glass jar, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk. Cover the jar tightly with cheesecloth or a breathable material. Let it sit at room temperature (70 to 75 degrees F (21 to 24 degrees C)) until the mixture thickens, approximately 24 hours.
Stir the mixture well, then secure the lid tightly.
Refrigerate for a full 24 hours before using to allow it to fully set.

Nutrition

Calories: 52 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 7 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Cholesterol Content: 20 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g