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homemade creme fraiche in a tulip shaped orange bowl.

How to Make Crème Fraiche with Just Two Ingredients

It sounds fancy, but this two-ingredient recipe is easy as can be and a great substitute for sour cream. It's super easy to make!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Resting time: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 6 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Author: Kris Bordessa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Instructions

  • Combine heavy cream and buttermilk in a jar. If you use a canning jar, the measurements on the side of the jar make it easy!
    1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • Use a rubber band to secure a thin piece of cloth over the jar.
  • Let mixture sit at room temperature until thickened to your liking, 8-24 hours.
  • Stir creme fraiche and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

  • Choose a heavy cream or whipping cream with a fat content that exceeds 30%.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 222IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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