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Creme Fraiche

M. A. Provencher
6 minutes
About 1 cup
Beginner

Total Steps

4

Ingredients

2

Tools Needed

2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk or Solait creme fraiche starter

Instructions

1

Step 1

In a clean, warmed thermos or glass jar, combine the heavy cream with either the buttermilk or the Solait creme fraiche starter.

2

Step 2

Cover the container tightly and place it in a warm location.

3

Step 3

6 to 24 hours

Allow the mixture to ferment until it has jelled and is almost firm. If using buttermilk, this will take 6 to 8 hours. If using Solait creme fraiche starter, it will take 24 hours.

4

Step 4

Once jelled and almost firm, transfer the container to the refrigerator. The creme fraiche will solidify further as it chills.

Tools & Equipment

thermos
glass jar

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