Flavor description
Crème fraîche (krehm FRESH) is sour cream’s French cousin. Tangy, but with a rich, nutty undertone, crème fraîche has a smoother, thicker texture than sour cream.
How to use
Crème fraîche lends polish to anything it’s applied to--whether spooned over fresh fruit or used to thicken sauces.
How to find
Look in gourmet food stores or make your own by mixing one tablespoon of buttermilk into a quart of whipping cream, then letting the mixture thicken overnight in a covered glass bowl at room temperature.
Substitutes
Sour cream or clabber cream
Related Recipes
Two-Potato Salad with Crème Fraîche
Rustic Applesauce
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