Homemade Sour Cream Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 2 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 minutes
🥄 Servings: 2 Cups
🍴 Yield: 2 Cups
Description:
Make your own creamy, tangy Homemade Sour Cream with this simple recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for those looking for a low-protein option that’s also kid-friendly and ready in less than 15 minutes without any cooking required!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combine Ingredients 🥣: In a hot, clean glass jar with a secure screw lid, pour in the heavy cream and add the buttermilk. (Pro tip: If you have a canning jar, one that’s been heated in boiling water works wonders!) Seal the jar tightly. |
| 2 | Shake It Up 🔄: Gently shake the jar to thoroughly mix the buttermilk and cream. The creamy goodness will start to come together! |
| 3 | Let It Sit 🕰️: Find a warm spot, similar to where you’d let bread rise, and place the jar there. Let it sit undisturbed for about 24 to 48 hours. During this time, the magic happens as the mixture thickens into luxurious sour cream. |
| 4 | Chill Out ❄️: Once the sour cream has reached your desired thickness, move the jar to the refrigerator. Keep it covered to maintain its freshness. |
| 5 | Mix It Up 🥄: Before using, give the sour cream a good stir to blend everything back together. |
| 6 | Enjoy! 🎉: Your homemade sour cream is now ready to be enjoyed! Use it as a delightful topping for tacos, baked potatoes, or as a tangy dip for veggies. It’ll stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, but we bet it won’t last that long! |
Nutritional Information (per 1 tablespoon):
- Calories: 47.4
- Total Fat: 4.65g
- Saturated Fat: 2.89g
- Cholesterol: 15.9mg
- Sodium: 111.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.95g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 1.1g
- Protein: 0.7g
Recipe Notes:
- This homemade sour cream is not just delicious but also a breeze to make. The buttermilk acts as a natural thickener, transforming the heavy cream into that tangy, creamy goodness we all love.
- Adjust the thickness of your sour cream by letting it sit longer at room temperature. The longer it sits, the thicker it gets.
- Want a flavored sour cream? Add a pinch of garlic powder, dill, or even some freshly chopped chives for an extra kick!
- Remember to use clean utensils whenever scooping out your sour cream to keep it fresh longer.
Now you’ve got a homemade treat that’s perfect for dolloping, dipping, or devouring straight from the spoon. Dive into the creamy goodness and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own sour cream right at home! 🌟
