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Homemade Creme Fraiche - Tip of the Day

Next time you're tempted to add a dollop of sour cream to your soup or potato, try creme fraiche instead. Don't have it in your refrigerator? Try making it at home with this recipe.
Next time you're tempted to add a dollop of sour cream to your soup or potato, try creme fraiche instead. Don't have it in your refrigerator? Try making it at home with our recipe.Next time you're tempted to add a dollop of sour cream to your soup or potato, try creme fraiche instead. Don't have it in your refrigerator? Try making it at home with our recipe.

There's nothing like the creamy, tangy flavor from homemade creme fraiche. Plan ahead to make this at least one day in advance of when you need it.

Ingredients:
1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons buttermilk

Directions:
Mix together 1 cup heavy or whipping cream (35% butterfat) and 3 tablespoons buttermilk (or 1/2 cup sour cream for a less tangy flavor).

Cover and let stand at room temperature (68- 72 degrees F) overnight or for up to 24 hours.

Stir, recover and chill for at least 8 hours before using. Keeps refrigerated for about 10 days.

To vary the flavor, mix 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, crystallized ginger or honey into the creme fraiche before chilling.

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Susan

1-12-2009 @11:48PM Susan said... I have been looking for creme fraiche here for over 10 years. I used it when living in Germany and it is wonderful ! Especially with cucumbers.
I imagine it can be found in larger US cities.
If anyone reading this is from Mobile,AL and has found it, please let me know. I imagine if it ever does get here, that Fresh Market will be where it is found. I know there are good recipes to make it yourself, but I have yet to try that. Another wonderful seasoning found in Germany was krauterbutter. Guten Appetit !
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