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–+ liter (1 quart)

Crème Fraîche

Brian Colligan, Thailand.
This is from a good friend of mine in north-eastern Thailand. Sour cream in Thailand is costly, so this is a great alternative.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Passive Time 3 days
Total Time 3 days 5 minutes
Servings 1 liter (1 quart)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 liter heavy cream, or whipping cream, (1 quart)
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt, NOT low fat yogurt
  • 1 quart mason jar, optional but helpful

Instructions
 

  • Wash and sterilize a 1 quart mason or a plastic container. Container has to be non-reactive, so no aluminum or copper containers.
  • Add the cream to the jar, leaving about 1½ inches of space on the top. Add the yogurt and stir together.
  • Cover with a coffee filter, cheesecloth, tea towel, etc, and secure with a rubber band. Leave the container on the counter for 1-2 days.
  • Check each day to see if it has thickened. Should thicken in no more than 2 days, but normally in 1 day.
  • Once thickened, remove the coffee filter, cheesecloth, etc. and cover with the regular container lid and refrigerate for 1 day, then it is ready to use. Enjoy as you would use sour cream.

Notes

Used in Recipes Listed on this Site:
  • Brian's Ranch Dressing.