Homemade Sour Cream Recipe

Archana Doshi

October 2, 2024

20595 Ratings

Time:Prep: 10 M|Cook: 0 M|Total: 10 M

Makes:1 Serving

Meal:Side Dish

Cuisine:Mexican

Learn how to make Homemade Sour Cream easily with just three ingredients—heavy cream, whole milk and lemon juice or vinegar. This rich and creamy sour cream is perfect for adding a tangy flavor to your favorite dishes, from baked potatoes to tacos and dips.

By making sour cream at home, you can control the ingredients, avoid preservatives, and enjoy a fresher, more natural taste. This recipe is not only cost-effective but also quick, with minimal prep time and a short rest period for the cream to thicken. Ideal for use in both sweet and savory recipes, it's a versatile kitchen staple.

Serve Homemade Sour Cream Recipe over Veggie Loaded Nachos Recipe, or along with some appetizers like Peri Peri Fish Fingers or Tandoori Potato Wedges.

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Serve Homemade Sour Cream Recipe over Veggie Loaded Nachos Recipe, or along with some appetizers like Peri Peri Fish Fingers or Tandoori Potato Wedges.

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Ingredients

250 Fresh cream

2 Whole milk

2 Lemons, juice extracted

Salt, optional

Instructions for Homemade Sour Cream Recipe

To begin making the Homemade Sour Cream Recipe, keep all the ingredients ready.

In a small bowl or jar, pour the heavy cream and milk. Add the lemon juice and stir gently to combine.

Cover the bowl or jar with a clean cloth or plastic wrap. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 12-24 or 48 hours, allowing it to thicken. The cream will gradually develop a tangy flavor.

After the sour cream has thickened, give it a stir. If desired, add a pinch of salt for extra flavor. Transfer the homemade sour cream to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.

If you prefer a thicker sour cream, let it sit closer to 48 hours before refrigerating.

Enjoy your homemade sour cream with baked potatoes, tacos, soups, or as a base for dips!

Serve chilled.

Serve Homemade Sour Cream Recipe over Veggie Loaded Nachos Recipe, or along with some appetizers like Peri Peri Fish Fingers or Tandoori Potato Wedges.