Homemade Sour Cream
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.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
1 g
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Cholesterol
41 mg
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Protein
1 g
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Saturated Fat
7 g
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Sodium
14 mg
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Sugar
0 g
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Fat
11 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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In a small bowl, gently combine the milk and distilled white vinegar. Let this mixture stand undisturbed for 10 minutes. (Time: 10 minutes)
02 Step
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Pour the heavy cream into a clean glass jar or container.
03 Step
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Slowly stir in the milk and vinegar mixture into the heavy cream until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
04 Step
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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)
05 Step
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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.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
3.5/ 5 ( 62 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Kari Watsica
Feb 15, 2025I added a pinch of salt to mine, and it really enhanced the flavor.
Colten Schimmel
Jul 7, 2024I was skeptical, but this turned out perfectly. My key lime pie has never tasted better!
Guy Wintheiser
Apr 23, 2024Super easy and quick to make!
Sam Collins
Mar 12, 2024This recipe is so simple and yields such a delicious result! I'll never buy sour cream from the store again.
Junius Dietrich
Feb 27, 2024Make sure to use very fresh heavy cream. My first batch was a bit off, but the second one with fresher cream was amazing.