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Crème Fraîche
Crème Fraîche is a dairy product that can be substituted for sour cream, plain yogurt or sometimes mayonnaise. Dollop it on soups, baked potatoes or add sugar to it and make a sweet dipping sauce for fruits or our cinnamon pretzels.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Reaches full consistency in 4 days. Can be used after 24 hours 4 days
Total Time 4 days 39 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream unpasteurized if possible
- 1/2 cup cultured buttermilk low Fat
Instructions
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Combine the two ingredients in a clean sterile jar and cover with a coffee filter or paper towel and rubber band so the mixture can breathe. Place in a warm area away from drafts for 24 hours.
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After the 24 hours have passed you will notice the mixture had thickened some. This is normal but now the mixture needs to be placed into the refrigerator for 24 hours. During this time the mixture will thicken. You can use it after it's been in the refrigerator after the first 24 hours. It will reach its max thickness after 4 days.