Cream fresh is a thicker and sweeter relative of sour cream. In the article we will talk about the storage and use of a fermented milk product.
What is cream fresh
Cream fresh is a European analogue of sour cream.
This fermented milk product resembles sour cream, but has a higher fat content and less acidity.
The taste of fresh cream is richer, delicate and creamy compared to sour cream. Tastes are a bit like cream cheese.
How to make crème fraîche
For cooking, you will need heavy cream and buttermilk.
- Combine 1 tablespoon buttermilk and 1 cup heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Heat the mixture slightly and remove from the stove.
- Pour the finished mass into a glass container.
- Cover the container with a cloth and leave the mixture for 24 hours at room temperature.
- Stir the mass after a day and place in the refrigerator until cool.
In addition, fresh cream is sold in special stores with goods from Europe.
How to use cream fresh
Use cream fresh as well as sour cream:
- For sauces;
- Toppings;
- Salad dressings;
- Baking.
Cream fresh is added to both sweet and savory dishes.
For example: meat, potatoes, scrambled eggs, pies, pancakes, smoothie bowls.
You can store homemade cream fresh for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Purchased cream fresh is stored, as a rule, no more than 3 days after opening the package.
