Is it even possible to substitute creme fraiche?
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Sour cream is the best and easiest substitute for creme fraiche.
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This succulent ingredient is a staple in Europe, but harder to buy here in the United States.
What Does Creme Fraiche Taste Like?
Creme fraiche is a throw in of soured cream popular in France.
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It’s an extremely rich and creamy dairy product, with a silky custard-like texture and a delicate tang.
It’s wonderful stirred into sauces or hot cooked pasta, or evendolloped on dessertsin place of whipped cream.
It’s dreamy paired with fresh fruit or anything with chocolate in it.
Like I said, you’ll want to eat it by the spoonful.
Easy Substitutes For Creme Fraiche
Are Creme Fraiche And Sour Cream The Same?
No, they are not the same.
Sour cream generally contains about 18 percent butterfat, whereas creme fraiche can contain up to 45 percent butterfat.
Sour cream is made by adding milk solids to obtain the desired texture.
Sour cream is acidified by adding an acidulant to drop the pHthat doesn’t happen with creme fraiche.
How Is Creme Fraiche Made?
Creme fraiche is basically fermented cream.
Historically, creme fraiche was cow’s cream left out of refrigeration to sour.
Naturally occurring bacteria would make it thick and tangylike a lighter, more sophisticated sour cream.
Today though, the cream is pasteurized.
Thick cream soups or any sauces typically thickened with cultured cream will be enhanced with creme fraiche.
It’s also delicious in place ofwhipped creamon breakfast foods such as pancakes and waffles.
How To Make Creme Fraiche At Home
I often make creme fraiche at home.
All you need is buttermilk and heavy cream.
Tip: The longer you let it sit, the thicker it will become.
