Homemade can be just as good as store-bought in this easy, classic that doubles as a delicious source of probiotics. Add to a dessert or soup for an extra indulgence, or use as a spread for a scone or brioche. Can be vegan-friendly, too!
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Difficulty Rating
1
Health Level
3
Serves
16
Ingredients
- 1 cup / 240 g heavy whipping cream, room temperature (preferable: organic/pastured) or:
- ¾ cup / 90 g cashew nuts + 1 cup / 240 ml water + 1 Tbsp. / 15 ml lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup / 120 g sour cream, room temperature (preferable: organic/pastured) or:
- ½ cup / 120 g organic vegan cultured yogurt
Directions
- If using cashew nuts: Soak nuts in water for 2 or more hours. Drain all but 3-4 tablespoons / 45-60 ml water, and purée in a food processor together with lemon juice or vinegar until smooth.
- Mix the dairy or cashew cream with the sour cream or yogurt in a clean bowl.
- Cover with a clean towel and let stand at about room temperature (if you are making this during fall or winter, you may have to put it near the furnace) until it thickens, about 8 to 24 hours.
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator, for up to 2 weeks.
Homemade can be just as good as store-bought in this easy, classic that doubles as a delicious source of probiotics. Indulge in a dollop on desserts, pancakes, or soups, or as a spread for a scone or brioche. Can be vegan-friendly, too!
Serving size: 2 tablespoons / 30 g
Exchanges per Serving: 0 Carb, 0 Protein, 1 Fat
That’s terrific. I love food so much I always felt dieting would be salad and carrots(nothing against them) and nothing else. Since I started trying these recipes that look and sound fattening I am actually doing better and am much happier since I love cooking. This is the first week in years that I have dropped below the weight I delivered my children at. I’m trying the chicken and the pumPkin latte recipe they look terrific. I can’t believe I could eat this and not put on 5 pounds and the children loved it too.