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How to make Homemade Mock Crème Fraîche

Crème Fraîche is a luxurious, cultured cream that originated from France. It's often used as a garnish or sauce and it has a rich, tangy flavor that can enhance any dish from savory entrees to sweet desserts. Making homemade crème fraîche is quite simple and only requires two ingredients.

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Ingredients

number of servings
10
  • 2 cups of heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized) Added to
  • 3 tbls of buttermilk Added to
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Directions

10 min.
1. Step

In a saucepan, gently warm the heavy cream until it's approximately 105°F. Be careful not to overheat.

2. Step

Remove the cream from heat and stir in the buttermilk.

3. Step

Transfer the mixture to a jar and cover it. Let it stand at room temperature (around 70 to 75 degrees) for 8 to 24 hours, or until the cream thickens.

4. Step

Stir well before covering and refrigerating. After chilling, the cream will become even thicker.

5. Step

The creme fraîche is now ready to use. It can be kept refrigerated for up to 10 days.

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