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Homemade Sour Cream in a glass jar with a wooden spoon.
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Homemade Sour Cream (2 Ingredients)

Make homemade sour cream with just 2 ingredients — a simple, old-fashioned staple that’s creamy, tangy, and easy to prepare.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword condiments, sauce, sour cream
Prep Time 5 minutes
Thickening Time 4 hours
Servings 16 ounces
Calories 102kcal
Cost $3

Equipment

  • Mason Jar
  • Re-sealable mason jar lid

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pour heavy cream into a sealable mason jar or food storage container.
  • Gently stir in the vinegar, until fully incorporated with the cream.
  • Cover and allow to sit at room temperature for 4 hours, until the sour cream starts to thicken.
  • Stir well, put the lid back on the jar, and place in the fridge overnight to finish thickening.

Notes

Nutrition information is provided as an estimate only and will vary with exact serving size.
Prep Tips:
  • Makes about 16 oz.
  • Refrigerate up to 2 weeks; do not freeze. Thickens slightly over time.
  • Stir well so vinegar is fully incorporated for proper thickening.
  • For more tang, use lemon juice or add 1 extra tablespoon vinegar.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.03mg