Use whole milk for the best result
Pour the milk into a shallow, wide container
Refrigerate the milk undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours
Let the cream rise to the top
Skim off the top layer with a spoon
Collect the skimmed layer in a separate container
Repeat if needed to gather more cream
Chill the cream before using
Shake or whisk the cream if you want it thicker
Use a separator if you want faster cream extraction