Homemade Creme Fraiche
User Reviews
3.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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culturing
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
52 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Creme Fraiche
Description
This recipe for Homemade Creme Fraiche involves mixing heavy cream with cultured buttermilk or sour cream in a clean container and leaving it covered at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. During this time, the mixture thickens and develops a mild tangy flavor. Once the desired consistency and taste are reached, it is stirred, covered tightly, and refrigerated for at least six hours or overnight to fully set.
The finished creme fraiche is smooth and thick with a subtle tang, making it ideal to complement both sweet and savory dishes. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This homemade version provides a fresh alternative to store-bought creme fraiche with control over thickness and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 Tbsp cultured buttermilk can also use sour cream
Instructions
- In a clean, dry jar or container with a lid, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk/sour cream. Make sure you stir to combine everything completely.
- Cover the jar/container with a lid or cheesecloth and let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
- Check the mixture after 12 hours to see if it has thickened and developed a tangy flavor. If not, let it sit for a few more hours until it reaches the desired consistency and taste.
- Once it has thickened, stir the mixture and then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to fully set.
- Your homemade crème fraîche will last 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 52 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 52kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 223IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.6
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