Homemade Crème Fraiche Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 d

  • Servings

    2 cups

  • Calories

    835 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    French

Homemade Crème Fraiche Recipe

This delicious homemade crème Fraiche recipe takes only 2 ingredients to make, and it is incredibly simple to prepare.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons buttermilk
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Instructions

  1. Add the heavy cream to a medium-size saucepot and heat to 100°.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a glass jar or container.
  3. Add buttermilk to the heavy cream and gently mix.
  4. Wrap the top using cheese cloth and a rubber band and let sit at room temperature for 6-24 hours or until thickened.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 1 day ahead of time.
  • How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
  • When cooking the cream, it can go as high as 110°.
  • Make sure the room you are leaving your crème Fraiche in is not below 60°.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 835kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 89g (137%) Saturated Fat 55g (275%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 26g Cholesterol 329mg (110%) Sodium 114mg (5%) Potassium 209mg (6%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3536IU (71%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 181mg (18%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 835 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 835kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 89g 137%
Saturated Fat 55g 275%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 26g 130%
Cholesterol 329mg 110%
Sodium 114mg 5%
Potassium 209mg 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3536IU 71%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 181mg 18%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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