Homemade Crème Fraiche Recipe
This delicious homemade crème Fraiche recipe takes only 2 ingredients to make, and it is incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons buttermilk
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream to a medium-size saucepot and heat to 100°.
- Transfer the mixture to a glass jar or container.
- Add buttermilk to the heavy cream and gently mix.
- Wrap the top using cheese cloth and a rubber band and let sit at room temperature for 6-24 hours or until thickened.
Notes
Make-Ahead: You can make this up to 1 day ahead of time.
How to Store: Cover and keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks
When cooking the cream, it can go as high as 110°.
Make sure the room you are leaving your crème Fraiche in is not below 60°.
Nutrition
Calories: 835kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 55gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 329mgSodium: 114mgPotassium: 209mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3536IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 181mgIron: 1mg