Creme fraiche is a delicious type of cream that originated in France. It can be added to your favorite foods as a topping or sauce and a substitute in a variety of dishes to create a rich flavour. Although they are very expensive in shops and restaurants, making your own at home is very simple and easy.
Step
Method 1 of 3: Regular creme fraiche
Step 1. Pour one cup of creamy starter into a bottle with a lid
If you want, you can use yogurt in place of the creamy starter, but it will be thinner than regular creme fraiche.
Step 2. Add a tablespoon of butter
Put the cap on the bottle and shake it for about 15 to 20 seconds.
Step 3. Place the closed bottle on the windowsill
In order to be, the cream must be left for about 24 hours. Stir once or twice in that time period.
Step 4. Stir in the thickened creme frainche
It should be thick by now, check it with a spoon. Place in the refrigerator for 6 hours before serving.
Step 5. Serve and enjoy
Creme frainche is best used for 7-10 days before expiry. Store cream in the refrigerator with a closed container.
Method 2 of 3: Various variations of the creme fraiche
Step 1. Make the sweet creme fraiche
Add a tablespoon or two of powdered sugar to the cream, then stir. If you want, add a teaspoon of vanilla as well.
Step 2. Beat your creme fraiche
Use a whisk or egg mixer to mix the creme fraiche. It will rise, but will not harden like classic whipped cream.
Step 3. Try adding herbs to the creme fraiche
Add chives and tarragon with a little lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a delicious variety that goes well with meat.
Method 3 of 3: Cooking with Creme Fraiche
Step 1. Try making beaten eggs with creme fraiche
The easiest way, is to add about a tablespoon or two of cream to the eggs, then beat before cooking on low heat.
Step 2. Use creme fraiche instead of cream in soups
Use your favorite cream-based soup or thick soup powder, replacing half the amount of cream with creme fraiche. This will give it a richer texture as well as a more delicious taste.
Step 3. Make mashed potatoes with cream
After boiling and mashing your potatoes, add half a cup of creme fraiche with a little bit of butter and mix well. The result is creamy and smooth mashed potatoes, the perfect side dish.
Step 4. Serve the creme fraiche with baked fruit or dessert
Choose the fruit you like, peaches and apricots are most suitable for use, bake them with a little brown sugar. Serve with some creme fraiche.
Tips
- Creme fraiche will thicken in warm places, so if your house is cold you may need to let it thicken for a longer time.
- Creme fraiche can be used as a direct substitute for sour cream in many recipes.
