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| By Cynthia Lair Nutritionist | ||
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What is creme fraiche?
Creme Fraiche means "fresh cream." This matured, thickened cream has a slightly tangy, nutty flavor and a velvety rich texture. The thickness is similar to sour cream. In France, where creme fraiche is a specialty, they use unpasteurized cream which contains the bacteria necessary to thicken it natural (that bacteria also aids in digesting it). You can make creme fraiche with pasteurized cream by taking 1 cup whipping cream, adding 2 tablespoons buttermilk, putting them in a covered glass container and allowing it to stand at room temp from 8 to 24 hours, until very thick. Store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
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