Homemade Crème Fraîche

By Chef Andrew

Servings: ½ cup

Ingredients

  • ½ cup heavy cream 
  • 1 tbsp buttermilk with live active cultures

Directions

  • Combine heavy cream and buttermilk in jar with a lid
  • Tighten lid and shake well
  • Loosen the lid and set aside. Let the jar sit at room temperature overnight. Never fear, the acid in the mixture prevents any bacterial issues
  • In the morning, check the thickness and flavor. Thicker is better because you can always thin it with more cream if necessary

Chef’s Notes

It may take more than 24 hours to become really thick and tangy.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 7 to 10 days.

Holds up better to heat than sour cream.