A question about a recipe: Broccoli Rabe in Lemon Cream-- What should be considered when substituting creme fraiche for heavy cream?

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I have a question about the recipe "Broccoli Rabe in Lemon Cream" from amanda.

Risottogirl · Answer

I make regularly make cf so I use it more often than heavy cream. I still use the lemon juice, maybe a but more as my lemons are backyard Meyers. Zest is a great idea.
This is the one rapini method that my bitter averse hubs adores.

Amanda H. · Answer

Thanks for weighing in hardlikearmour and kristen -- agree with you both. Mainecoon, hope you'll give this recipe a try!

Kristen M. · Answer

The creme fraiche will be a little thicker and tangier, but should be really good in this recipe! Just be sure to add the lemon juice to taste, as Amanda recommends.

hardlikearmour · Answer

I'd omit the lemon juice, and add some lemon zest.

A question about a recipe: Broccoli Rabe in Lemon Cream-- What should be considered when substituting creme fraiche for heavy cream?

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