Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup unsweetened heavy cream (8 oz or 250 g, 36% or more fat content works best)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instruction

  • Add heavy cream to a pan and stir well.
  • Cook on low heat until it is just warm.
  • Note – To check if the temperature of the cream is correct, put a finger in the pan. the cream should feel just warm to the touch and not hot.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the cream to a glass container.
  • Add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Cover the mouth of the container with tissue paper, cheesecloth, or a muslin cloth and secure it with a rubber band.
  • Note – Using a breathable material to cover the container will help to build the flavor.
  • Leave the container on the counter for up to 8 hours or overnight to set. If it’s very hot where you live, reduce this time to 6 hours.
  • The cream might have separated a bit while resting. Just stir it well using a spoon or a small wire whisk.
  • Cover the container with a lid and refrigerate for another 8 hours for the cream to thicken.
  • Refrigerate it for up to 2 weeks and use it as desired.