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Crème Fraiche
Crème fraîche is an amazing and versatile cooking ingredient. It can be used as a substitute for yogurt, sour cream, or even mayonnaise in most recipes.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 1 day
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk or lemon juice
Method
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Mix the two ingredients in a glass jar.
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Cover with a tea towel and let stand at room temperature (about 70 degrees) for 8 to 24 hours or until very thick.
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Stir well and place lid tightly on jar. Store in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Cooks Notes
I prefer the product made using buttermilk; to me it has a creamier finish.