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Fraiche Cream Recipe

Fraiche Cream Recipe (Homemade Crème Fraîche)

5 from 1 vote
This easy fraiche cream recipe uses just 2 ingredients and gives you a rich, smooth, and slightly tangy homemade crème fraîche. It is perfect for sauces, soups, baked potatoes, desserts, fruit, and many other sweet or savory dishes.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cultured buttermilk

Equipment

  • 1 clean glass jar, bowl, or container
  • 1 spoon or small whisk
  • 1 lid, clean cloth, or paper towel
  • 1 rubber band if using cloth or paper towel
  • Refrigerator for chilling

Method
 

  1. Pour the heavy cream into a clean glass jar or bowl.
    Fraiche Cream Ingredients
  2. Add the cultured buttermilk.
  3. Stir gently until fully combined.
  4. Cover loosely with a lid, clean cloth, or paper towel.
  5. Leave the mixture at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours until it thickens.
  6. Once thick, place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  7. Stir gently before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat heavy cream for the best texture.
  • Make sure the buttermilk is cultured, not a homemade milk-and-lemon substitute.
  • If your kitchen is cool, the fraiche cream recipe may need more time to thicken.
  • The cream should smell fresh and lightly tangy, not overly sour.
  • Store in the refrigerator and use within 7 to 10 days for best quality.
Fraiche Cream Recipe