Homemade Crème Fraiche

Ingredients

1 tablespoon buttermilk

1 cup heavy whipping cream (pasteurized cream is preferred; ultra-pasteurized can be used, but it will take longer to thicken)

Equipment:

Saucepan or glass mixing bowl

*Note: Metal containers are not recommended, as they may react to the culturing process.

1

Combine the buttermilk and heavy cream and stir or shake. This can be done in glass mixing bowl or in a saucepan over low heat to quicken the culturing process, but heat is not required.

2

Pour the mixture into a glass mixing bowl (if done in a saucepan) and cover.

3

Let stand at room temperature (between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit) for 12 to 24 hours, until the consistency is thick and creamy.

4

Refrigerate at least 24 hours before using.

Homemade creme fraiche will last around two weeks in the refrigerator.

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🧂Condiment

Cuisine🇫🇷French

Occasions📆EverydayGourmet Cooking

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 5m

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