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The BEST Creme Fraiche Substitute

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Prep Time5 minutes
Resting time1 day
Total Time1 day 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 414kcal
Author: Katalin Nagy

Ingredients

  • 450 g Heavy cream room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Cultured buttermilk room temperature
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Pour the heavy cream and buttermilk into a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine.
  • Let the mixture sit on the kitchen counter for 24 hours to ferment then move to the refrigerator for storage. It will thicken more in the refrigerator.
  • Use the creme fraiche as you would use store-bought creme fraiche. Store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 133mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1774IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 0.1mg