Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe

Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe
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Creme Fraiche has a rich creamy flavor that is slightly nutty, it has a silky texture, and it is keto friendly too! And is perfect for stirring into sauces and soups to create a creamy, velvety sauce.

It is so easy to make, and once you try this homemade creme fraiche recipe we’re certain you will never buy store-bought again!

Homemade Creme Fraiche is simple to make using only two ingredients. All that’s needed is heavy cream and buttermilk, simply heat together and allow to incubate for 24 hours.

How to Use Creme Fraiche

It makes a simple creamy dip for veggies, a topping for soups, and a spoonful over fruit and desserts instead of cream.

With a rich creamy flavor that is slightly nutty and a silky texture it is perfect for stirring into sauces and soups to create a creamy, velvety sauce. Makes a simple creamy dip for veggies, a topping for soups, and a spoonful over fruit and desserts instead of cream.

Try it in place of sour cream on this Easy Ground Beef Chili

Add as a topping to these Best Keto Pancakes

Why not add a dollop to this easy Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup

What Is Creme Fraiche?

Creme Fraiche (pronounced krem fresh), is made with heavy cream. It is cultured to create a thick, tangy, and rich cream. Because it has a high-fat content it won’t curdle and separate when heated. It is perfect for rich and creamy dinners, savory soups, and even sweet desserts.

Creme Fraiche isn’t sweet, but it complements the sweetness of desserts and also fruits. It is a nice contrast of sweet and sour. Add a pinch of sugar to add a little sweetness.

STORAGE: Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe

FRIDGE: Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

FREEZER: Place in an airtight container or an ice cube tray, and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

REHEATING: Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe

Heat slowly to avoid the creme fraiche separating or curdling during the reheating process.

OVEN: Place in an ovenproof dish and cover, cook at 350F/180C for 15-20 minutes, stirring often.

MICROWAVE: Place in a microwave dish and cook on full power for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.

Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe

INGREDIENTS 

2 Cups Heavy Cream (pasteurized)

2 Tbsp Buttermilk (cultured)

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Place the buttermilk and cream in a saucepan, and stir until fully combined. Heat to between 75/85F (do not heat higher than 85 degrees).

2. Pour into a clean and sterilized jar and cover loosely with a lid.

3. Allow to stand at room temperature (65/75F) for 24 hours until thickened.

4. Stir and cover tightly then refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

EQUIPMENT

LARGE SAUCEPAN

TIME

PREP TIME: 10 Minutes

TOTAL TIME: 24 Hours

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Fat: 89.1g

Protein: 5.9g

Total Carbs: 8.2g

Calories: 840 Calories

Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe

Homemade Creme Fraiche Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Calories 840 kcal

Equipment

  • LARGE SAUCEPAN
  • Mason Jar

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Heavy Cream pasteurized
  • 2 Tbsp Buttermilk cultured

Instructions
 

  • Place the buttermilk and cream in a saucepan, and stir until fully combined. Heat to between 75/85F (do not heat higher than 85 degrees).
  • Pour into a clean and sterilized jar and cover loosely with a lid.
  • Allow to stand at room temperature (65/75F) for 24 hours until thickened.
  • Stir and cover tightly then refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL VALUE
Fat: 89.1g
Protein: 5.9g
Total Carbs: 8.2g
Calories: 840 Calories
Keyword Creme Fraiche