Make your own sour cream

This is an essential accompaniment to Tex-Mex and even American food as it adds a silky texture and a tangy touch to both snacks and healthier preparations.   Sour cream, or crème fraîche, is widely used in northern Mexican cuisine along the border with the United States in dishes such as burritos, nachos, and tacos, but also in American recipes like baked potatoes, fruits, and even desserts. It is also very common in baking, as its texture is very similar to crème fraîche (used in chocolate and fruit preparations), but with a tangier flavor. They also differ in fat content, as crème fraîche has much more; thus, sour cream offers a less caloric and healthier alternative. Another benefit is that the protein content is higher in sour cream, allowing for better use of these dairy products of animal origin. Now, in terms of preparation, one can go in different directions. Some make it with cream, heavy cream, lemon, and pepper, but more recently, the yogurt boom has been used to make it a bit less caloric and a bit tangier. It all depends on your taste; the first alternative is perfect for savory preparations, almost like a béchamel sauce that you can use with potatoes and even as a thick dressing if you add oil and some type of cheese. The preparation made with yogurt, on the other hand, pairs very well with fruity desserts or even richer ones like dulce de leche or chocolate, as it cuts through the sweetness and prevents them from being cloying. If you want to try it and take care of your figure, then go for the yogurt option; sour cream-based sauces are always a favorite at any party or gathering, but the fat content can be a bit high, and the calories can remove them from many healthy eating plans. You don’t need to give up the craving to try this sauce, as a yogurt base that replaces the cream results in a similar texture but with fewer calories and greater nutritional potential due to the calcium and protein that yogurt contains. So enjoy it; it really is a base or sauce in itself that can be very versatile, giving you a wide range of alternatives when serving side dishes and even snacks.   Recipe for Sour Cream Ingredients: - 1 cup of liquid cream or heavy cream - 3 teaspoons of yellow lemon juice - 2 teaspoons of white vinegar - 1 pinch of salt Click here to see the preparation procedure for this recipe.   Be creative and use sour cream with your favorite recipes.