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Sour Cream – Homemade Sour Cream – How to make Sour Cream at Home
🥄 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 2 servings
Real, creamy, tangy sour cream made at home with just three simple ingredients and zero fuss.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you have ever wanted to make creamy, tangy sour cream right in your own kitchen, you will be amazed at how simple and quick this homemade version truly is. With just three everyday ingredients, you can skip the store-bought carton and whip up a fresh batch in minutes.
Homemade sour cream made with Amul fresh cream and lemon juice is free from preservatives and artificial stabilizers, making it a cleaner choice for you and your family. The addition of milk gives it a lighter texture while still delivering that signature tang your recipes love.
- ✅ No preservatives or additives, so you know exactly what goes into your food
- ✅ Made with Amul fresh cream, it is rich in natural dairy fat that supports energy and satiety
- ✅ Lemon juice acts as a natural souring agent and adds a gentle dose of vitamin C
- ✅ It is completely eggless and gluten-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary needs
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
Cream Base
- • 1 cup Amul fresh cream — rich fat base
- • 1/4 cup milk — thins to right texture
Souring Agent
- • 2 tbsp lemon juice — adds tang and thickens
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| Amul fresh cream | any full fat cream |
| lemon juice | white vinegar |
| milk | skip for thicker cream |
How to Make It — Step by Step
Mix cream and milk
Whisk Amul fresh cream and milk together in a bowl until smooth and combined
Add lemon juice
Stir in lemon juice gently and mix well for about one minute
Rest at room temperature
Cover the bowl and leave it on the counter for 1 to 2 hours until it begins to thicken
Refrigerate
Move to the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight for a thick, creamy set
Ready to use
Give it a stir before using in dips, bakes, or frostings
Tips for the Best Result
Always use Amul fresh cream with full fat content for a thick and rich sour cream. Low-fat cream will give you a thinner consistency.
After mixing, let the sour cream sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours before refrigerating. This allows it to thicken properly.
If you prefer a more tangy flavour, add an extra teaspoon of lemon juice and stir well before chilling.
How to Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use any full-fat fresh cream with at least 25 percent fat content for best results.
Yes, white vinegar works as a substitute. Use the same quantity as the lemon juice in the recipe.
It may need more chilling time. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and it will thicken up nicely.
Yes, this homemade sour cream works perfectly in eggless cakes, muffins, and dips just like store-bought versions.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
Ingredients
- → 1 cup amul fresh cream
- → 2 tbsp of lemon juice
- → 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- 1. Whisk Amul fresh cream and milk together in a bowl until smooth and combined
- 2. Stir in lemon juice gently and mix well for about one minute
- 3. Cover the bowl and leave it on the counter for 1 to 2 hours until it begins to thicken
- 4. Move to the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight for a thick, creamy set
- 5. Give it a stir before using in dips, bakes, or frostings
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