creme fraiche - french "sour cream"
Many recipes call for creme fraiche, a thick, tangy cream similar to sour cream, but smoother and thicker. In France they make it with unpasturized cream, but in the United States we have to improvise by using the natural fermenting agents in buttermilk. Creme Fraiche is great for cooking because of its' rich flavor and stability - it doesn't break down when heated, unlike sour cream. This recipe is from "Cuisine At Home" magazine.
prep time
cook time
5 Min
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
About 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
How To Make creme fraiche - french "sour cream"
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Step 1Mix all ingredients together. Cover and let sit at room temperature for 6 - 8 hours, then refrigerate.
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Culture:
French
Category:
Other Sauces
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Cream
Keyword:
#sour
Ingredient:
Dairy
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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