what can i do with creme fraiche

Lobell

I whizz it up with loads of basil to make a pasta sauce. Also nice with cooked spinach added if you have some in the fridge.

Itsgottabedone

I cook some pasta (any variety), drain it and return to the saucepan then add creme fraiche and some crumbled roquefort cheese. Give it a good stir so everything is warm and mixed, then dish it up. Yummy, quick and economical!

MadMonkey

Hi - I have 3/4 tub of Creme Freche which i opened tonight to moisten up some frozen pasta - what can i cook with the rest of it that can then be frozen ?

The reason it needs freezing is that sat / sun / mon meals are already sorted and the creme freche is only good for 3 days after opening ?

Thanks

Penelope_Penguin

You can freeze creme fraiche I'll add this to the exisitng thread to give you more ideas what you can do with it

Penny. x

competitionscafe

For a quick and easy gravy when roasting a chicken, add some red onions (cut into wedges) to the roasting pan for the last 45 minutes or so. Remove the chicken from the tin and, while it rests, tip a 250g carton of crème fraiche into the tin with the onion and juices and heat through gently while stirring. If you want to thin it and make it go further, pour in some stock. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
http://frompagetoplate.blogspot.com/2007/04/ultimate-roast-chicken.html

Jasper27_2

Anyone know if I could use creme fraiche instead of double cream in a recipe? I was thinking of trying it in Key Lime Pie for a very tangy taste but I'm concerned it might not thicken up enough. Most of the suggestions on this thread are savoury so I don't know if anyone's tried it.

Floozie

I make a quick welsh rarebit by combining cheddar cheese with creme fraiche and grainy mustard until it resembles a paste. Spread over toast and grill until bubbling- makes a tasty change from plain old cheese on toast.

Lois_and_CK

Does anyone have a recipe for tomato and creme fraiche pasta sauce please? I only ever make bolognaise for pasta and want to try something different!

Also, can you add creme fraiche at the beginning of cooking time in a slow cooker and let it cook for the duration (6 hours or so)? All the recipes I've seen add it near the end of cooking time.

LondonDiva

Hi guys

I have 2 tubs of creme fraiche about to go 'on the turn', and desperate fo rideas to use them up.

Anyone with ideas?

Most receipeis have it as a garnish or addition in small quantities, but I have 2 large tubes to get rid of!

tessie_bear

hi...its nice stirred in to tomato sauce (ragu type) and served with pasta or a pasta bake...u could use it with a pudding instead of cream such as a crumble or pie....it would be nice added to a smoothie
enjoy
tess