5 from 12 votes
Homemade Crème Fraiche Recipe
This homemade crème fraiche uses heavy whipping cream gently warmed and mixed with buttermilk, then left at room temperature to thicken naturally. The result is a rich, creamy cultured cream with a slight tang, suitable as a versatile condiment or ingredient in various dishes. It offers an approachable way to create crème fraiche without specialty ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
835 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
French
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 835
% 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.