Homemade Crème Fraiche Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
1 d
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
835 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
French
Homemade Crème Fraiche Recipe
Description
The recipe begins by heating heavy whipping cream to about 100°F to prepare for culturing. The warm cream is transferred to a glass container, then combined with buttermilk and gently mixed. The container is covered loosely with cheesecloth secured by a rubber band and left at room temperature (not below 60°F) for 6 to 24 hours until the mixture thickens into crème fraiche.
The finished crème fraiche has a smooth, rich, and creamy texture with a mild tang from the fermentation. This cultured cream can be used similarly to sour cream or heavy cream in recipes and as a condiment.
It can be made ahead up to one day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. During heating, temperatures up to 110°F are acceptable; however, maintaining a warm room temperature is important during culturing to ensure proper thickening.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream to a medium-size saucepot and heat to 100°.
- Transfer the mixture to a glass jar or container.
- Add buttermilk to the heavy cream and gently mix.
- Wrap the top using cheese cloth and a rubber band and let sit at room temperature for 6-24 hours or until thickened.
Notes
- You can prepare crème fraiche up to one day in advance for convenience.
- Store the finished crème fraiche covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Heating the cream up to 110°F is acceptable when preparing the mixture.
- Ensure the room temperature is not below 60°F during the culturing period for proper thickening.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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