This recipe guides you through making delicious homemade cream from fresh milk. It’s a simple process that yields rich and flavorful cream perfect for topping desserts, making sauces, or enjoying on its own.
Ingredients:
- 1 gallon (3.78 liters) of whole milk (preferably raw or high-fat content)
Instructions:
- Chill the Milk: Place the milk in a large bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 24 hours. This allows the fat to separate more easily.
- Skim the Cream:
- Gently remove the top layer of cream that has risen to the surface.
- You can use a spoon, ladle, or even a small cup to skim the cream.
- Be careful not to disturb the remaining milk.
- Repeat:
- Refrigerate the remaining milk for another 24 hours.
- Skim off any additional cream that has risen.
- Repeat this process until you’ve collected the desired amount of cream.
- Use or Store:
- Use the fresh cream immediately for best flavor.
- If storing, transfer the cream to a clean jar or container.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Tips & Variations:
- For thicker cream: Let the milk chill for longer or use higher-fat milk.
- Whipped Cream: Whip the homemade cream with an electric mixer or by hand to create delicious whipped cream. Add sugar and vanilla extract for extra sweetness.
- Sour Cream: To make sour cream, add a small amount of buttermilk or lemon juice to the homemade cream and let it sit at room temperature for a few hours.
Enjoy your homemade cream!