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A glass jar filled with creamy white spread sits on a folded cloth with a red stitch, next to a wooden spoon holding a dollop of the spread and an open jar lid on a dark surface.
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Homemade Crème Fraîche

A quick and easy "fancy" condiment to use in desserts and sauces.
Prep Time2 minutes
Resting Time18 hours
Total Time18 hours 2 minutes
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: Cream Cheese
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream and buttermilk. Cover with a sheet of cheesecloth and allow to sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours, or until very thick. Stir and refrigerate until ready to use. Once thickened, it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 10 days. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 828kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 267mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3548IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 192mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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