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How to Make Sour Cream

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!

Prep Time
2 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 2 mins
Servings: 1 batch (around 2 cups)
Calories: 861 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream (not light) (240ml)
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice or white vinegar
  • ¼ cup milk (60ml)

Instructions

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  1. Add the lemonn juice or vinegar to the cream then stir and mix in the milk.
  2. Cover with a cheese cloth or paper towel and leave on counter for 24 hrs then use.
  3. 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

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

% 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.