Yogurt, Crème Fraiche, Sour Cream

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation: Easy
Yield: 4 cups (950 ml)

Ingredients:

For the yogurt:
  • 4 cups (950 ml) whole milk
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) buttermilk, cultured
For the sour cream:
  • 4 cups (950 ml) 10% cream
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) yogurt
For the crème fraiche:
  • 2 cups (470 ml) whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) yogurt

Method:

For the yogurt:

In the saucepan warm milk over medium heat until it reaches 185 F (90 C).

Pour the milk into the resealable container.

Set the milk aside until it reaches a temperature of 110 F (43 C).

Stir the buttermilk into the warmed milk and seal the container.

Wrap the container with a towel and place in an unlit oven overnight, until set.

Remove the lid and refrigerate the yogurt immediately.

For the sour cream:

In a bowl whisk together cream and yogurt.

Cover and set aside at room temperature for 24 hours.

Place in a container and refrigerate.

For the crème fraiche:

In a bowl whisk together cream and yogurt.

Cover and set aside at room temperature for 24 hours.

Place in a container and refrigerate.

 

Enjoy all in favourite recipes for yogurt, sour cream, or crème fraiche, or use in Goat Cheese Cheesecake (see recipe).