Creme Fraiche - heavy cream

Method

• Unfortunately, creme fraiche is not easily found in the United States and what is available is often very expensive.
• However, creme fraiche can be made simply and reasonably at home.
• To make , pour theheavy cream into a clean jar, add thebuttermilk or yogurt, cover the jar tightly, and shake it for about a minute.
• Then just leave the jar on the counter for 12 to 24 hours, or until the creme fraiche thickens slightly.
• How quickly it thickens will depend on the temperature of the roomthe warmer the room, the quicker the thickening action.
• When it has thickened, chill the creme fraiche in the refrigerator for a day before you use it.
• Creme fraiche can be kept covered in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks and (or but, depending on your taste) will get tangier and tangier day after day.