How To Make Sour Cream
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How To Make Sour Cream
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How To Make Sour Cream involves mixing heavy cream with lemon juice or white vinegar and then adding a small amount of whole milk. This mixture is shaken and covered loosely to allow natural fermentation at room temperature for up to 24 hours. The process thickens the cream into a sour cream-style product with a tangy flavor and creamy texture.
The resulting sour cream is typically thinner than store-bought versions due to the absence of stabilizers or gelling agents, but it integrates easily into recipes or as a condiment. It can be stored refrigerated for about two weeks.
For a quicker version, live or organic yogurt can be added to fresh whipped cream and rested for 30 minutes at room temperature to develop tang. Vegan variations can be made by straining plant-based yogurt to thicken and mixing with coconut cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream 36% fat content works best, 8 fl oz / 240 ml
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (or white vinegar)
- ¼ cup milk whole milk, 2 fl oz / 60 ml
Notes
- Expect a thinner consistency than commercial sour cream since no thickeners are used, which blends well in recipes.
- A quick version uses live yogurt mixed into whipped cream, resting 30 minutes to develop sour cream flavor.
- Vegan sour cream can be made by straining plant-based yogurt and enriching with coconut cream, refrigerated for several hours.
- Store homemade sour cream covered in the fridge and consume within two weeks.
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