How to Make Sour Cream at Home

homemade sour cream in a bowl with a spoon

Learn How to Make Sour Cream at Home! It’s super easy to make. You only need 3 ingredients to create the most delicious and creamy sour cream ever. Perfect for eating, cooking, or baking.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Fermenting Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings cups

Calories 860kcal

Author Oriana Romero

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream (at least 35% fat)
2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice or white vinegar
1/2 cup (120) ml whole milk

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together cream and lemon. Then stir and mix in the milk.
Cover with a cheesecloth or paper towel and leave on the counter for 24 hrs.
After 24 hours, it should be pretty firm. Stir it. And then, transfer it to an airtight container, cover, and refrigerate.

Notes

Store: store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Extra Tips:

Make sure to cover the cream mixture with a breathable cloth, no lids or plastic wrap.
Don't rush the process! The mixture needs 24 hours to get the right consistency.
Don’t be tempted to use low-fat cream and milk, or the sour cream will be too thin. We need the fat for the sour cream to set properly. Plus, whole milk will make richer sour cream.

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.

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