This recipe guides you through making delicious homemade cream from fresh milk. It’s a simple process that yields rich and flavorful results.
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of whole milk (preferably organic and unhomogenized)
- Cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve
- Ice bath (optional, but recommended)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Chill the Milk: Place the milk in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. This helps the cream to separate more easily.
- Skim the Cream:
- Gently pour the chilled milk into a large bowl.
- Carefully skim the layer of cream that has risen to the top using a spoon.
- Continue skimming until you’ve collected as much cream as desired.
- Strain (Optional):
- For a smoother texture, strain the skimmed cream through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
- This will remove any small milk solids.
- Chill and Use:
- Cover and refrigerate the cream for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Add a pinch of salt for extra flavor, if desired.
Tips & Variations:
- For thicker cream: Let the milk sit in the refrigerator for longer (up to 24 hours).
- Whipping Cream: To make whipping cream, whip the homemade cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Flavored Cream: Add flavorings like vanilla extract, lemon zest, or cocoa powder to the cream before chilling.
Enjoy your delicious homemade cream!