Sour Cream Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Sour Cream Recipe
2 cups homemade full-fat cream (skimmed from boiled milk)
2 tbsp homemade yogurt (as natural culture starter)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or homemade vinegar
1 pinch salt (optional)
Detailed Preparation Guide of Sour Cream Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Cream Base
Collect thick cream from boiled and cooled full-fat milk.
Place it in a clean glass bowl.
Calories: Cream ~800 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Add Culturing Agent
Mix in homemade yogurt and stir gently to combine.
This introduces beneficial bacteria for fermentation.
Calories: Yogurt ~60 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 3: Add Acid for Thickening
Add lemon juice or vinegar and mix lightly.
This helps sour cream thicken and develop tangy flavor.
Calories: Lemon juice ~5 kcal
Time: 2 minutes
Step 4: Fermentation Resting Period
Cover and leave the mixture at room temperature for 12–18 hours until thickened and tangy.
Calories: No additional calories
Time: 12–18 hours (inactive)
Step 5: Stir and Adjust Texture
After fermentation, stir well to achieve smooth creamy consistency.
Add a pinch of salt if desired.
Calories: Salt negligible
Time: 2 minutes
Step 6: Chill Before Serving
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving for best texture.
Calories: No additional calories
Time: 1–2 hours (inactive)
Total Preparation Time of Sour Cream Recipe for 4 Persons
Preparing cream base: 5 minutes
Adding yogurt starter: 3 minutes
Adding acid: 2 minutes
Fermentation (inactive time): 12–18 hours
Final mixing: 2 minutes
Chilling: 1–2 hours (optional)
Total active preparation time: approximately 12 minutes
Total overall time including fermentation: 12–20 hours
Total Calories of Sour Cream Recipe and Calories Per Person
Cream: ~800 kcal
Yogurt starter: ~60 kcal
Lemon juice or vinegar: ~5 kcal
Total calories for entire recipe: approximately 865 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 216 kcal per person