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a glass bowl with homemade sour cream. sour cream is thick and creamy. a gold spoon is scooping up some sour cream to show how thick it is. sour cream is falling down in a dollop

EASY HOMEMADE SOUR CREAM RECIPE


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  • Author: Zoha Malik
  • 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

Video Tutorial:

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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