Chef John's Crème Fraîche
Crème fraîche is easy to make at home with heavy cream and buttermilk. It has a fabulous taste and texture far superior to store-bought sour cream.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine cream and buttermilk in a glass jar. Cover tightly with cheesecloth (or any breathable material) and let sit at room temperature (70 to 75 degrees F (21 to 24 degrees C)) until thickened, about 24 hours.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Stir mixture, then screw on the lid.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Refrigerate for 24 hours before using.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (32 servings total)