Creme Fraiche

By ctozzi

??if you can't find it in store..from joy of cooking website??

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the cream to 105 degrees F (40 degrees C).

Remove from heat and stir in the buttermilk.

Transfer the cream to a large bowl and allow this mixture to stand in a warm place, loosely covered with plastic wrap, until thickened but still of pouring consistency.

Stir and taste every 6 - 8 hours.

This process takes anywhere from 24 to 36 hours, depending on your room temperature.

The creme fraiche is ready when it is thick with a slightly nutty sour taste.

Chill cream, in the refrigerator, for several hours before using. Creme fraiche may be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.