Learn How to Make Sour Cream at home and then use it to make your baking even better or enjoy it on its own.
Recipe by DIY Natural on February 28, 2022
Prep time: PT10M
Rating
4.58 stars (853 reviews)
Keywords
How to Make Sour Cream, Sour Cream, Sour Cream Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) heavy whipping cream ((36% fat content works best))
2 teaspoons lemon juice ((or white vinegar))
¼ cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml) whole milk
Categories
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Steps
In a jar, mix the cream and lemon juice (or vinegar) together, then pour in the milk. Screw a lid on tightly and shake well.
Remove the lid and put a clean piece of kitchen paper over the jar and secure it with a rubber band.
Leave it on the counter overnight (up to 24 hours) for it to set up.
After 24 hours it should be quite firm. Give it a stir and cover it with a jar lid. It will keep in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or so if it lasts that long!
Reviews
K Schaefer on 2026-05-15 (5 stars): I don't buy sour cream anymore! I tried 18% table cream instead of the 35% whipping cream (just because) works like a charm!
Thanks for this!
Kristine on 2026-04-12 (5 stars): I will place an order for the first book, thanks for making baking/recipes easier🙏🏽
Lorna on 2026-01-11 (5 stars): Awesome. Thank you. I will add yogurt instead.
