Crème fraîche, often written as creme fraiche, is French for “fresh cream.” But it’s really a thick cultured cream that’s made similarly to sour cream. However, crème fraiche is higher in fat than ...

Creme fraiche has a slight sharpness to it, and I like to use it straight from the tub, dipping in tiny boiled new potatoes. The mixture of hot potatoes and cold, slightly tangy cream is a delight.

For sour cream mashed potatoes, swap the buttermilk for thicker, richer sour cream. Stacey Ballis is a freelance consultant, author, and journalist in the culinary sphere. She is the author of ten ...

"This food processor cake is moist and tender. Before serving, the cake is brushed with whiskey-laced syrup, then covered with jam-flavored fruit, and served with sour cream or creme fraîche. To make ...

Blend all avocado creme fraiche ingredients together until smooth. Season to taste and spoon into a bowl. Place blinis on a serving platter. Top each blini with a teaspoon of avocado creme fraiche ...

"This classic two-ingredient recipe is consistent and has the balance of sour, salt, umami, and, lastly, mouth feel. When you ...

The secret to a perfect chicken pot pie always lies in the gravy. Regardless of the type of meat, combination of vegetables, ...

You can use milk or half-and-half as a substitute for heavy cream by adding butter to it. For every cup of heavy cream you ...

This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. These Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies are a fun and simple treat that can be made any time of year, but thanks to the addition ...