Cinnamon Creme Fraiche

Elevate your desserts with the luscious, homemade Cinnamon Crème Fraîche—a rich and velvety treat infused with a warm touch of ground cinnamon. This simple yet sophisticated recipe pairs heavy cream and buttermilk, allowing them to naturally thicken into a tangy, creamy base over the course of 12-24 hours. A hint of cinnamon adds an aromatic depth, while optional powdered sugar offers a delicate sweetness. Perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, fresh fruit, or your favorite sweet treats, this make-ahead recipe is a delightful addition to any culinary repertoire. Indulge in this versatile topping that combines simplicity, elegance, and a comforting flavor profile!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

240 ml Heavy cream
30 ml Buttermilk
0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
15 g Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and buttermilk until well combined.

Step 2

Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel, and let it sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours, or until the mixture thickens to the consistency of sour cream.

Step 3

Once thickened, stir in the ground cinnamon until fully incorporated. If you'd like it slightly sweetened, sift in the powdered sugar and mix well.

Step 4

Transfer the cinnamon creme fraiche to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Step 5

Serve chilled as a topping for desserts, pancakes, waffles, or fresh fruit. Enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(287.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	880.7

Total Fat 81.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 243.4mg	0%
Sodium 112.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 1.0g	0%

Vitamin D 16.1IU	0%
Calcium 48.8mg	0%
Iron 0.1mg	0%
Potassium 47.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 90.9%

Protein: 0.5%

Carbs: 8.6%