Translating the names from the original French helps a little bit: crème fraîche means "fresh cream", which is nice and obvious. However, "English cream" offers no help at all. The difference between ...

Instant sour cream can be prepared using a similar method. Place one cup of cream in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice ... To make your own creme fraiche combine 2 cups cream and 2 ...