Creme Fraiche Homemade
Elevate your homemade cooking with this effortless Crème Fraîche recipe, a rich and tangy French classic that requires just two simple ingredients—heavy cream and buttermilk. Made in minutes with no cooking required, this velvety, luxurious cream transforms into perfection as it sits at room temperature, thickening naturally over 12–24 hours. With a prep time of only five minutes and a yield of eight servings, this versatile kitchen staple is ideal for both sweet and savory dishes, from dolloping over soups and fruits to enriching sauces and baked goods. Impressively easy and endlessly useful, homemade crème fraîche adds gourmet flair to your culinary creations while staying fresh in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Buttermilk
Instructions
In a clean glass jar or bowl, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk.
Stir the mixture gently to ensure the buttermilk is evenly distributed throughout the cream.
Cover the jar or bowl loosely with a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. This allows for airflow while preventing debris from getting in.
Let the mixture sit at room temperature (ideally around 70-75°F or 21-24°C) for 12-24 hours. The exact time will depend on the temperature of your kitchen. Check periodically until the mixture thickens to a creamy and slightly tangy consistency.
Once thickened, give the crème fraîche a final stir, cover it tightly with a lid or plastic wrap, and transfer it to the refrigerator.
Allow it to chill and set further in the fridge for at least 4 hours before using. This will enhance the texture and flavor.
Store the crème fraîche in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks. Stir before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
819 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.0 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 243 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 111 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.0 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 41 mg | 1% | |
*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.
