Homemade Sour Cream

Homemade sour cream is quickly becoming a staple ingredient in most kitchens.

It's a very handy ingredient to have on hand if you need to make a quick dip for unexpected company or to thicken sauces.


Store bought sour cream can often contain rennet, gelatine, artificial flavors, sodium citrate and salt. If you suffer from food allergies or if you prefer to know what goes into your food, then make your own homemade sour cream it's quick and it's easy.


Sour cream can bring a wonderful flavor and texture to many recipes. Add a little to some mashed potatoes for the creamiest mash you've ever eaten. Replace regular cream with sour cream in an Alfredo sauce for a lovely tang. A baked potato isn't complete without a dollop of fresh sour cream and it's so easy to make.


No matter whether you want to make sweet or savory meals or just add a twist to an old favorite recipe, sour cream has a marvellous texture and taste that will complement most recipes.

Making homemade sour cream doesn't take long and you'll really notice the difference in taste compared to the store bought variety.

Easy Homemade Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup buttermilk

Mix heavy cream and buttermilk in a screw-top jar. Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature overnight until it thickens. Chill sour cream well before using then store in the fridge.

Traditional Homemade Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon buttermilk

Put all the ingredients into a food processor and process until your sour cream thickens and turns completely smooth. Chill before use and store in the fridge.

Low Fat Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons skim milk (reduced fat)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese

Place all ingredients into a blender and blend well until it becomes smooth and creamy. Chill before using and store in and air-tight container in the fridge.

Alternative Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 quart whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1 packet Knox gelatine

Whip all ingredients well until sour cream thickens to the texture of stiff whipped cream. Chill before using sour cream and store in the fridge.

Sour Cream Recipe Variation

• 1 1/3 cup softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Mix all ingredients together well. Chill sour cream before using and store in a sealed, air-tight container in the fridge.

Vegan Non-Dairy Sour Cream

This vegan non-dairy sour cream is much lower in fat than regular sour cream and is lower in cholesterol too. If you still want to enjoy the taste of sour cream in your cooking, but don't want to use dairy products, then this recipe is ideal.

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb (110g) silken tofu, patted dry
• 1/4 lb (110g) firm tofu, patted dry
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until they become smooth and creamy. Store non-dairy sour cream in a sealed container in the fridge.



We hope you enjoy these homemade sour cream recipes. There's plenty of variety for you to choose from, so experiment with different flavors and textures until you find one that is just right for your tastes. If you've tried any of these recipes at home or if you have other alternatives or variations you want to share with us, we'd love to hear your comments. Please Post your own homemade sauce recipes