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Chef John's Crème Fraîche

Making crème fraîche at home is a breeze. With a higher fat content than sour cream, it's less prone to curdling when cooked. Once you've mastered this simple process, you'll find it irresistible to resist repeating. While it does require a few days, the effort is minimal, and the results are absolutely delightful!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Additional Time 2 days
Total Time 2 days 5 minutes
Course Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine world cuisine
Servings 32 (1 pint)
Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons cultured buttermilk

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Stir mixture, then screw on the lid. Refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 7mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 13mg
Keyword Chef John's Crème Fraîche
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