How to Make Sour Cream
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Additional Time
1 d
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Total Time
1 d 2 mins
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Servings
1 batch (around 2 cups)
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Calories
861 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
How to Make Sour Cream
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How to make sour cream from scratch to use for any sweet or savory dish. Don't forget to check out my step by step photos and tips above!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (not light) (240ml)
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar
- ¼ cup milk (60ml)
Instructions
- Add the lemonn juice or vinegar to the cream then stir and mix in the milk.
- Cover with a cheese cloth or paper towel and leave on counter for 24 hrs then use.
- Will be thinner in consistency than regular sour cream as this lacked any added thickeners.
Notes
- Don't be tempted to use low-fat cream and milk or the sour cream will be too thin.
- You can add different flavors to the sour cream once it's ready such as garlic, onion powder, and chives to make a creamy onion dip or citrus zest for baking.
- When covering the sour cream to ferment it should still be able to aerate so cheesecloth or a piece of kitchen paper works best. Don't seal it shut with a solid lid.
- If you can get your hands on organic cream and milk use them for best flavor.
- Although you shouldn't use an airtight lid while the sour cream is fermenting once it's ready keep it tightly sealed in the fridge.
- If you can get into the habit of making your own homemade sour cream it's much more economical and healthier than any store-bought version.
- The sour cream will keep well refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. Do not freeze.
- Nutritional information is for one batch of sour cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
861kcal
(43%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
90g
(138%)
Saturated Fat
56g
(280%)
Cholesterol
332mg
(111%)
Sodium
117mg
(5%)
Potassium
259mg
(7%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3597IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
224mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch (around 2 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 861 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 861kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 90g | 138% |
| Saturated Fat | 56g | 280% |
| Cholesterol | 332mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 117mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3597IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 224mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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