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EASY HOMEMADE SOUR CREAM RECIPE


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  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 24 hours with waiting
  • Yield: 2 cups

Description

A foolproof and easy recipe to make sour cream at home: thick, luscious, creamy and perfect for all your baking needs


Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360g)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar
  • 1/3 cup whole milk (80g)
  • 2 tbsp Greek or full-fat plain yogurt

Instructions

  • Note: This recipe yields 2 cups of sour cream. Use a large mason jar or a small bowl for this recipe which can hold more than 2 cups. You will need to cover it with a paper towel or cheesecloth, and secure with a large rubber band or tape
  • Combine all ingredients in the jar or bowl and whisk to mix everything together and get rid of any lumps
  • Cover the bowl or jar with cheesecloth or a paper towel, and secure with tape or a large rubber band. It is important to allow air to flow, so please don't use a lid
  • Leave the container at room temperature for 24 hours. This will allow it to ferment and turn into sour cream
  • The next day, remove the paper towel or cheesecloth and give the sour cream a stir. It should be thick and ready to use! Once you refrigerate the sour cream, it will become a thicker consistency just like store-bought sour cream
  • Keep the sour cream in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can easily double or triple this recipe based on how frequently you use sour cream in your cooking or baking

Notes

See post above for how to make quick sour cream if you are in a time crunch.

  • Prep Time: 2 min
  • Category: Ingredient
  • Cuisine: American