How To Make Crème Fraiche
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How To Make Crème Fraiche
How To Make Crème Fraiche. This more tangy relative of sour cream is a staple in French cooking. This recipe is both simple and quick. Delight in our Crème Fraiche.
- Prep:
- 5m
- Cook:
- 15h
- Total:
- 15h:5m
- Serves:
- 4
Step 1: You will need:
- 500 g cream
- 30 g buttermilk
- 1 spoon
- 1 saucepan
- 1 bowl
- 1 tea towel
Step 2: Heat the cream
Place the saucepan onto a medium heat. Add the cream and heat it to body temperature. You can check it by dipping your finger into it. It should feel just warm. Then remove it from heat.
Step 3: Leave it to ferment
Pour the warm cream into the bowl. Add the buttermilk and stir it in. Cover with the tea towel. Leave overnight in a warm place to ferment and thicken.
Step 4: Serve or store
Use immediately by putting a dollop over some fresh fruit. Or you can store it for up to a week in the fridge. This cream is very versatile and has a multitude of uses. So get experimenting!