26, 2023
Let us introduce you to sour cream’s fancy French cousin, creme fraiche.
We’ll answer all your questions: What is creme fraiche?
How do make it?
And how do you use it?
What is creme fraiche?
It may sound highbrow, but dont let that deter you.
The creamy condiment is incredibly delicious and actually quite simple to make from scratch.
What Is Creme Fraiche?
First off, for those like me who dont speak a lick of French, its pronouncedkrem fresh.
It has a thick, creamy texture and refreshingly tangy tasteand its versatile (more on that later).
What Is the Difference Between Sour Cream and Creme Fraiche?
Although creme fraiche looks a lot like sour cream, these condiments differ in a couple of key ways.
Creme fraiche is slightly thicker than sour cream, and it tastes less sour too.
If youre in a pinch, you’re free to use creme fraiche as asour cream substitute.
What Is Creme Fraiche Used For?
Here are a few of our favorite ways to use homemade creme fraiche:
Are you sold?
We most definitely are!
If you like makinghomemade condimentsand want to give creme fraiche a go, try the recipe below.
Any nonreactive container will do (basically, avoid most metals).
We like to use glass.
Cover the container and let stand at room temperature until the mixture thickens.
Dont worry; it wont spoil at normal room temperature.
Itll take anywhere from eight hours to a full day to thicken.
When its at the right (slightly too thin) stage, stir, cover and refrigerate.
It will thicken more as it cools.
And, simple as that, youve made creme fraiche!
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