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How to Make Crème Fraîche
How to make crème fraîche with just two ingredients.
Prep Time
2
minutes
mins
Wait time
12
hours
hrs
Total Time
12
hours
hrs
1
minute
min
Course:
Condiments, Sauces
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
buttermilk, cream, crème fraîche
Yield:
2
cups
Cost:
$5
Equipment
pint jar
kitchen towel or loose lid to cover the jar
Materials
2
cups
heavy cream
2
tbsp
fresh buttermilk
Instructions
Add heavy cream and buttermilk into pint jar. Stir to incorporate.
Cover with a kitchen towel or loose fitting lid and leave out at room temperature for 12 hours or until it the consistency is thick and creamy.
Place lid on, throw it in the fridge to chill. Voila, done!
Notes
You can serve crème fraîche with fresh fruits, add it to a sauce to thicken it and bring out some acidic tang, or as a dip for vegetables!