How to Make Créme Fraîche

Homemade crème fraîche is the sophisticated French cousin of sour cream. Its texture is smoother and the flavor more subtle, not quite so sour, but still a bit sharp. It is unbelievably simple to make and requires only two ingredients, so it is no wonder it is a staple in most French kitchens and a must have for pastry chefs.

I like to finish sweet desserts with the cultured cream; a thin layer on my butterscotch pot de crème, a dollop on top of a berry pie or stirred into chocolate ganache. It can be used in place of sour cream or most places you might use heavy cream.

Homemade Créme Fraîche recipe: https://zoebakes.com/2013/02/25/kitch...

Recipes to use Créme Fraîche:
Butterscotch Pot de Crème: https://zoebakes.com/2018/04/25/butte...
Blueberry pie: https://zoebakes.com/2016/03/14/blueb...
Potato Latkes: https://zoebakes.com/2022/12/03/potat...
Savory Cheesecake: https://zoebakes.com/2022/07/15/savor...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie: https://zoebakes.com/2021/07/21/milk-...
Cheesecake: https://zoebakes.com/2021/01/29/how-t...

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