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white bowl filled with berries drizzled with creme fraiche

Homemade Creme Fraiche

Homemade Crème Fraîche (creme fresh) is a rich, velvety cream that has a slightly sour tang.  It sounds fancy but is actually very simple to make at home.
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Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Creme Fraiche, creme fresh, homemade Creme Fraiche
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 3 Tb Buttermilk

Instructions

  • Mix the cream and buttermilk in a glass jar.
  • Cover with a piece of cheesecloth or paper towel.
  • Let sit until thickened to desired consistency.
  • I begin to check after 10 hours.
  • Mine is ready after 10-12 hours.*
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

*10 hours for drizzling and 12 hours for a dollop of creme fraiche.
Cooler temperatures may require 16 hours or more.
I have also made a half-batch and it worked just the same.
Adapted from Heather's French Press

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 15mg | Sugar: 1g
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