How to Make Sour Cream

Make your own sour cream to control its consistency and create a homemade cream that is richer and easier to cook with than the store bought version. Read on to learn how to make sour cream.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 cup heavy cream if you prefer a thick, creamy sour cream, or light cream for a smoother, lighter consistency
• 1 rounded tbsp. sour cream
• Bowl
• A sterilized pint jar

1. Put the sour cream in the bowl and gradually add the cream, whisking as you add it. Make sure the two are thoroughly mixed.

2. Pour the mixture into the jar. Cover with waxed paper and a lid. Let the jar stand at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, or until it has a firm consistency (when the jar is tilted, the cream should retain its shape).

3. Refrigerate the cream in the covered jar for 12 hours before using it.

Tips & Warnings

• Sour cream made with heavy cream will keep up to two weeks, while the light cream version will keep for a week.
• This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
• Room temperature can be between 65 to 90 degrees. Temperatures outside that range may make the cream set at a different time rate.