How to Make Crème Fraîche at Home

Name: How to Make Crème Fraîche at Home
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) 33 to 35% whipping cream; 3 tbsp (45 mL) buttermilk or regular sour cream

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It's easy to make crème fraîche at home, and the results are worth it. This simple, two-ingredient recipe will take your meals to the next level!

Prep: 5 min

Yields 1 cup

Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) 33 to 35% whipping cream
3 tbsp (45 mL) buttermilk or regular sour cream

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Preparation

In a bowl, stir together cream and buttermilk. Cover with a lint-free kitchen towel and let stand at room temperature (68 to 72 °F/20 to 22° C) for about 24 hours or until thickened. It should smell fresh and nutty. (Discard if it develops any extremely sour or off aromas.)

Stir with a whisk to blend, transfer to an airtight container or cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, for about 8 hours, and use within 1 week.