Tangy Lemon Crème Fraîche
Tangy Lemon Crème Fraîche
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a clean, non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic works best), combine the heavy cream and buttermilk. Whisk gently until just combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Stir in the finely grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and fine sea salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. This allows air circulation while preventing contaminants.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Let the mixture stand at room temperature (ideally between 68-72°F or 20-22°C) for 4 to 6 hours, or until it has thickened to the consistency of sour cream. The exact time will depend on the ambient temperature. Do not stir during this period.
⏱️ 240 min
- 5
Once thickened, stir the crème fraîche gently. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for it to chill thoroughly.
⏱️ 6 min
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Tangy Lemon Crème Fraîche
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
In a clean, non-reactive bowl (glass or ceramic works best), combine the heavy cream and buttermilk. Whisk gently until just combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Stir in the finely grated lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and fine sea salt. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. This allows air circulation while preventing contaminants.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Let the mixture stand at room temperature (ideally between 68-72°F or 20-22°C) for 4 to 6 hours, or until it has thickened to the consistency of sour cream. The exact time will depend on the ambient temperature. Do not stir during this period.
⏱️ 240 min - 5
Once thickened, stir the crème fraîche gently. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for it to chill thoroughly.
⏱️ 6 min