How To Make Homemade Sour Cream
Homemade sour cream is rich, creamy, and surprisingly easy to make with just two ingredients. This is a delicious staple perfect for topping baked potatoes, tacos, soups, and using in your favorite recipes.
Have you ever made homemade buttermilk?
It’s so easy- just stir together a little vinegar and milk.
Then bam!
Buttermilk!
Well, making homemade sour cream is pretty similar.
Instead of milk and vinegar, you stir together heavy cream and vinegar.
Let it sit in the fridge and you’ve got a homemade version you can use in the exact same way you would use the store bought version:
- on baked potatoes, chili, and tacos
- mixed into casseroles
- in baked goods
- as a dip
- stirred into sauces
Ingredients
To make this you’ll need:
- Heavy cream– Do not use lighter dairy.
- Vinegar– White vinegar or lemon juice.
How to Make
Homemade sour cream is unbelievably easy to make.
To do it, just stir the heavy cream and vinegar together gently in a mason jar or sealable container, making sure all the vinegar gets mixed into all the cream.
Seal the jar or container and let it sit at room temperature for 4 hours.
Then refrigerate it overnight.
Serve and enjoy!
Storing
Store it in an airtight jar or container in the fridge for up to a week.
Tips and Tricks
- It’s very important to mix the vinegar thoroughly into the cream. If it doesn’t get distributed it throughout the heavy cream, it will be runny.
- If you like your sour cream tangier, use lemon juice instead of vinegar or stir in an extra tablespoon of vinegar.
- The sour cream may need a longer time at room temperature if your kitchen is very cool.
- It will thicken more as it cools in the fridge.
- Use a clean spoon each time you use the sour cream to help keep it fresh.
Recipes to Serve Homemade Sour Cream With
Homemade sour cream is delicious on all your favorites!
Make it and enjoy.
Looking for ideas to use it?
Try these recipes:
- New York Style Cheesecake
- Cheesy Mexican Chicken Spaghetti
- Southern Grape Salad
- Creamy Ranch Potatoes
- Classic French Onion Dip
- Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
- Spinach Dip Pasta Salad
- Creamy Horseradish Sauce
- Taco Baked Potatoes
- Cheesy Ground Beef & Rice Casserole
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How To Make Homemade Sour Cream
Instructions
- Pour the heavy cream into a sealable jar or container.2 Cups Heavy Cream
- Add the vinegar (or lemon juice) and gently stir, while ensuring the vinegar gets mixed with all of the cream.2 tbsp White Vinegar
- Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 4 hours, then place in the fridge overnight. Enjoy!
Notes
- It's very important to mix the vinegar thoroughly into the cream. If it doesn't get distributed it throughout the heavy cream, it will be runny.
- If you like your sour cream tangier, use lemon juice instead of vinegar or stir in an extra tablespoon of vinegar.
- The sour cream may need a longer time at room temperature if your kitchen is very cool.
- It will thicken more as it cools in the fridge.
- Use a clean spoon each time you use the sour cream to help keep it fresh.
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