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Sour Cream

Prep Time 5 minutes
Fermentation Time 3 days
Course condiment
Makes 1 pint

Ingredients

  • 8-10 oz. (250ml) good quality heavy whipping cream (avoid UHT or Ultra-pasteurized)
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) high quality sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Add cream to a pint sized (or larger) jar.
  • Spoon sour cream and mix thoroughly.
  • Secure jar lid and shake gently for 1-2 minutes until cream thickens. Stop before it "breaks", otherwise you'll end up making butter and buttermilk!
  • Burp lid, then let it ferment at room temperature (ideally 75°F/24°C) about 24 hours.
  • Stir contents and taste. If it needs more souring, let it ferment another day or two.
  • Store in refrigerator with lid on.