Creme Fraiche Recipe

Yes, you can make homemade crème fraîche! My easy homemade crème fraîche recipe is effortless — all you need is milk, buttermilk, and a jar.

I’d never heard of crème fraîche until I moved to Germany as a teen. (In case you’re wondering, you pronounce it like “creme fresh.”)

That year, I lived with a German family and noticed that while they rarely ate sour cream, they did often have a small container of crème fraîche in the fridge.

I grew to love crème fraîche that year because there are so many sweet and savory ways to use it. Here are a few examples:

Crème fraîche is something I always missed when living in the US — until I learned how to make it at home. Now you can make it at home, too!

Crème frâiche is a “soured cream” that originated in France but is commonly found all over Europe.

How to Make Crème Fraîche at Home

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!

Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients:

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

Instruction:

1. In a bowl
2. 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.)
3. Stir with a whisk to blend
4. transfer to an airtight container or cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled
5. for about 8 hours
6. and use within 1 week.

Easy Homemade Crème Fraîche

Crème fraîche is delicious in both sweet and savory dishes and super easy to make at home – only 2 ingredients needed!

Prep: 5min

Total: 1D 12h5min12sec

Serving Size: 1 Servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 227g heavy cream
• 2-3 tablespoons buttermilk

Instruction:

1. Pour cream into a jar or small bowl.
2. Add buttermilk and stir until combined.
3. Cover jar loosely with cheese cloth or a towel. Leave in a warm place for 12-36 hours.
4. Once the crème fraîche has thickened, put a lid on the jar and chill in the fridge.

Homemade Creme Fraiche

Homemade Crème Fraîche ~ with just 2 ingredients you can make your own thick and creamy crème fraîche ~ no more last minute trips to the supermarket to buy one of those overpriced little tubs!

Prep: 5min

Total: 725min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 Tbsp

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 Tbsp, calories 52 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 1.2 g

Ingredients:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 Tbsp cultured buttermilk (look for it with the regular milk in your supermarket) You can also use sour cream.

Instruction:

1. In a clean, dry jar or container with a lid, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk/sour cream. Make sure you stir to combine everything completely.
2. Cover the jar/container with a lid or cheesecloth and let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
3. Check the mixture after 12 hours to see if it has thickened and developed a tangy flavor. If not, let it sit for a few more hours until it reaches the desired consistency and taste.
4. Once it has thickened, stir the mixture and then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to fully set.
5. Your homemade crème fraîche will last 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

How to Make Creme Fraiche – Throwback Thursday – Martha Stewart

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