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Homemade Creme Fraiche
How to make creme fraiche at home with two simple ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Fermentation time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream preferably raw and grassfed
- 1 Tbsp cultured buttermilk
Instructions
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Mix ingredients well in a small jar and affix the lid.
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Leave on the counter for 24 -36 hours, stirring to re-mix every 8 hours or so.
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Your easy, homemade creme fraiche is ready when it is thick enough for a spoon to stand up in the jar (see photo below) and tastes tangy and delicious!
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Refrigerate when fermentation is complete. This homemade creme fraiche will last weeks in the refrigerator.
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You can use a tablespoon of your homemade creme fraiche as the starter for new batches instead of the commercial buttermilk if you prefer!