What can I sub for creme fraiche?

abbe
  • Posted by: abbe
  • December 25, 2012
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6 Comments

Tarragon December 26, 2012
The one drawback to subbing sour cream is that it cannot really be heated, so whether to substitute depends on your recipe.
 
WileyP December 25, 2012
If you have 12-24 hours, make your own.
Version #1: in a small mixing bowl, combine 1 cup heavy cream and 2 Tablespoons of sour cream. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 12-24 hours.
Version #2: In a small saucepan, combine 2 Tablespoons buttermilk and 2 cups heavy cream. Warm to no more than 85°F. Pour into a clean glass jar. Partially cover and let stand at room temperature (between 65 and 75 degrees) for 8 to 24 hours, or until thickened. Stir and refrigerate at least 24 hours before using. The cream will keep about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Both of those methods make a really good crème fraîche
 
Maedl December 25, 2012
French style = higher fat! No wonder it’s so good. Creme fraiche usually has 35% fat and sour cream about 18%. Both are fermented, and sensible quantities, a taste of heaven. When I was growing up, I loved sour cream sprinkled with a bit of sugar. My Mom eventually tried to sub cottage cheese, but I was not to be fooled.
 
sexyLAMBCHOPx December 26, 2012
Maedl, have you ever had bananas & sour cream mixed with sugar? I grew up on that as a kid for breakfast.
 
pierino December 25, 2012
Per Maedl, sour cream would be the best substitution. Creme fraiche is basically sour cream French style.
 
Maedl December 25, 2012
How are you using it? Sour cream would probably be fine, a whole-milk yougurt, especially a Greek yogurt, might work.
 
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