What is a good substitute for creme fraiche?

Monita is a recipe tester for Food52.

added 7 months ago

Sour cream works well as a substitute

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Amanda is a co-founder of Food52.

added 7 months ago

Depends on what you're using it for, but if it's something like a garnish for soup, I'll use whole milk Greek yogurt.

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Or Vt. Butter and Cheese fat free fromage blanc.

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WileyP added 7 months ago

Make your own if you have the time:

1 cup heavy cream
2 Tablespoons sour cream

In a small mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the heavy cream and sour cream. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.

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pierino is a trusted source on General Cooking and Tough Love.

added 7 months ago

Depending on the dish (and where you live) you can also use Mexican "Crema"; south of the border sour cream. I have no trouble finding it in my local supermarkets.

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