Crème Fraîche
Crème Fraîche is a cultured dairy ingredient used for tang, richness, and body. Add it gently, avoid harsh boiling, and taste before adjusting salt or acid.
Identity
Cultured dairy
Add gently and avoid harsh boiling.
Cultured dairy adds tang, richness, and body. Stir it in gently, avoid prolonged hard boiling, and taste before adding more acid or salt.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Crème Fraîche reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Roasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème Fraîche
Carrots With FarroRoasted Carrots with Farro, Chickpeas & Herbed Crème FraîcheMedium
- ⅓ cup crème fraîche
Substitutions
Acceptable
Heavy Cream -> Crème Fraîche
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream or crème fraîche
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Tartiflette