creme fraiche - french "sour cream"

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Martha Price
San Jose, CA

Many recipes call for creme fraiche, a thick, tangy cream similar to sour cream, but smoother and thicker. In France they make it with unpasturized cream, but in the United States we have to improvise by using the natural fermenting agents in buttermilk. Creme Fraiche is great for cooking because of its' rich flavor and stability - it doesn't break down when heated, unlike sour cream. This recipe is from "Cuisine At Home" magazine.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
cook time 5 Min
method Refrigerate/Freeze

Ingredients For creme fraiche - french "sour cream"

  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/4 c
    buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh lemon juice

How To Make creme fraiche - french "sour cream"

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients together. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 6 - 8 hours, then refrigerate.

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