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Why did my creme fraiche turn out runny?
I mixed my creme fraiche (2 tbsp buttermilk, 1 cup heavy cream) in a mason jar and left it, unsealed, for 12 hours, then refrigerated it for four hours. It came out thick like sour cream, and was perfect. The second and third batches I made came out runny, but I used the same measurements, ingredients, and method. Why?
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added over 3 years ago
Did the temperature in your kitchen change? At lower temperatures, it can take several hours longer to thicken.
added over 3 years ago
I think Kate brings up an excellent point. Also, was the cream ultra-pasteurized?
added over 3 years ago
Thanks for the tip, Kate. That could actually be the problem, because the day I made it perfectly I had been baking. I'll leave it out longer this time and see what happens.
Trena, the cream is ultra-pasteurized.
added over 3 years ago
Bryan - My understanding is that sometimes ultra-pasteurized cream can be more finicky, as in doesn't set up as well, than pasteurized. That may be the problem. Good luck to you!
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