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Buttermilk Crème Fraîche

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A simple, budget-friendly recipe for homemade buttermilk crème fraîche that adds a tangy creaminess to sauces, dressings, and desserts.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 3 days
Course: Dressing/Condiment
Cuisine: French Inspired
Calories: 1623
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ tablespoon buttermilk

Equipment

  • 2-cup glass jar or container with lid (loose cover recommended)
  • Spoon or whisk

Method
 

  1. In a 2-cup jar, combine the heavy cream and buttermilk.
  2. Cover the jar loosely (do not seal tightly) and place it in a warm spot (around 70–75°F) to ferment.
  3. Allow it to sit undisturbed until the mixture thickens and develops a slightly tangy flavor, between 24 hours and 3 days depending on ambient temperature.
  4. Once thickened, stir gently, seal tightly, and refrigerate.
  5. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 1623kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 14gFat: 172gSaturated Fat: 110gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 43gCholesterol: 539mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 462mgSugar: 14gVitamin A: 7010IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 0.5mg

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