Crème Fraîche Recipes

Crème fraîche is a rich, cultured cream with a silky texture and a mild tang that makes recipes taste creamy without feeling heavy. It is especially useful in sauces, soups, pastas, egg dishes, dips, and desserts where you want both richness and a little brightness.

Unlike sour cream, crème fraîche has a higher fat content, so it is less likely to curdle when stirred into warm dishes. Use it to finish pan sauces, swirl into tomato soup, enrich mashed potatoes, or add a spoonful to scrambled eggs, quiche, or savory tarts.

It also works beautifully in sweet recipes. Spoon it over fresh berries, fold it into whipped cream, serve it with fruit crisps, or use it as a tangy topping for cakes, crepes, and pancakes.