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Crème Fraîche Recipe

Crème Fraîche is expensive at the grocery store, if you can even find it, but it's easy to make from scratch and has so many uses. To make this classic French condiment, just combine buttermilk and heavy cream and let it sit for 48 hours.

Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 servings (2 tablespoons each)
Calories: 98 kcal
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk (see note 1)

Instructions

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  1. In a sterilized glass jar, stir together heavy cream and buttermilk. Cover with a coffee filter secured by a rubber band and let sit at room temperature (about 70 to 75 degrees) until thickened, about 24 hours.
  2. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 24 hours longer. The crème fraîche will continue to thicken. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • Buttermilk: Do not make homemade buttermilk here; you need the active cultures from store-bought buttermilk to make créme fraîche. Look for "cultured buttermilk" on the label.
  • Yield: One batch makes 2 cups of créme fraîche
  • Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 tbsp Calories 98kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 421IU (8%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.03mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings (2 tablespoons each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 98

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 tbsp
Calories 98kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 421IU 8%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.03mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.