Creme Fraiche
Discover the creamy, tangy delight of homemade Crème Fraîche, a versatile and luxurious addition to any kitchen! This simple two-ingredient recipe combines rich heavy cream and cultured buttermilk, transforming into a silky, spoonable masterpiece after fermenting at room temperature. With only 5 minutes of prep time and natural culture magic, this French-inspired classic is perfect as a topping for soups, desserts, or fresh fruits, or as a creamy base for sauces and dressings. Making Crème Fraîche at home not only ensures unparalleled freshness but also allows you to customize its flavor and texture. Follow this easy recipe to elevate your culinary creations with a touch of elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream (at least 36% fat)
- 2 tablespoons Buttermilk (cultured, not low-fat)
Instructions
In a clean glass jar or mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of heavy cream with 2 tablespoons of buttermilk.
Stir the mixture thoroughly with a clean spoon to ensure the buttermilk is evenly distributed throughout the heavy cream.
Loosely cover the jar or bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, allowing for air circulation but keeping out dust and contaminants.
Leave the mixture at room temperature (around 70-75°F or 21-24°C) for 12 to 24 hours. The cream will thicken and develop a tangy flavor as it cultures. Avoid refrigerating during this time.
After 12 to 24 hours, check the consistency. The creme fraiche should be thick but still spoonable. If it hasn’t thickened enough, let it sit for a few more hours at room temperature.
Once the desired consistency is reached, tightly cover the creme fraiche and refrigerate it. It will continue to thicken slightly as it chills.
Store in the refrigerator and use within 7 to 10 days. Stir before each use if separation occurs.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.2 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.8 g | 279% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
