Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe (No Buttermilk Needed!)
Whip up homemade creme fraiche with just heavy cream and yogurt or yogurt whey. Simply mix, let it ferment, and enjoy a rich, tangy cultured cream perfect for spreading, cooking, and baking. No buttermilk needed!
16
servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (238 g) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon of fresh unflavored yogurt or yogurt whey
Instructions
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into a glass or ceramic bowl or a glass jar.
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh unflavored yogurt or yogurt whey. Whisk until smooth.
- Cover with a coffee filter, cloth, or a flat plate. The mixture needs oxygen to work. Secure with the traditional metal collar or a rubber band if necessary to keep cover in place.
- Set mixture aside on a quiet shelf where it will not be disturbed for 8-24 hours. The ambient temperature should be in the 70s. Do not stir, shake, or jostle during this time.
- After 8 hours, check to see if your cream mixture is set by barely tipping the jar. It should be as firm as gelatin.
- When set, refrigerate for 2-3 hours until cold and stiff. If you like, use a whisk to make it creamy.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg