Homemade Sour Cream

Homemade Sour Cream
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    24 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    187

Transform simple ingredients into luxuriously tangy sour cream, perfect for dolloping on tacos, swirling into soups, or enriching your favorite baked goods. This easy recipe delivers a fresh, homemade flavor that surpasses store-bought varieties.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    1 g
  • Cholesterol
    41 mg
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    14 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, gently combine the milk and distilled white vinegar. Let this mixture stand undisturbed for 10 minutes. (Time: 10 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Pour the heavy cream into a clean glass jar or container.

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03 Step

Recipe View Slowly stir in the milk and vinegar mixture into the heavy cream until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.

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04 Step

Recipe View Cover the jar loosely with a lid or cheesecloth secured with a rubber band. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 24 hours to thicken and sour. (Time: 24 hours)

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05 Step

Recipe View After 24 hours, check the consistency. It should be noticeably thicker. Stir gently and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using. This chilling period further enhances the thickness and flavor. (Time: 2 hours)

For a richer flavor, use organic, pasture-raised heavy cream.
Ensure your jar and utensils are clean to prevent unwanted bacteria from affecting the souring process.
If you prefer a thicker sour cream, add a tablespoon of buttermilk to the mixture along with the milk and vinegar.
Do not seal the jar tightly during the 24-hour incubation period, as the fermentation process releases gases.
The sour cream will continue to thicken as it chills.
Use within 1 week for best flavor and quality.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.5/ 5 ( 62 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Kari Watsica

    I added a pinch of salt to mine, and it really enhanced the flavor.

  • Colten Schimmel

    I was skeptical, but this turned out perfectly. My key lime pie has never tasted better!

  • Guy Wintheiser

    Super easy and quick to make!

  • Sam Collins

    This recipe is so simple and yields such a delicious result! I'll never buy sour cream from the store again.

  • Junius Dietrich

    Make sure to use very fresh heavy cream. My first batch was a bit off, but the second one with fresher cream was amazing.

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