creme fraiche

dumb_blonde

I bought a pot of this,dont know why as i havent a clue what to do with it.It runs out of date in two days and i dont want to waste it so has anyone got any recipe ideas (nothing too fancy) thanks x

clutterydrawer

you can mash it into a baked potato with some chives

Gingernutmeg

Sainsbury's meals-for-a-fiver 'brilliant bacon pasta' recipe uses creme fraiche and it's really good (it's on this page, but you need to scroll down). I also like it with strawberries, instead of cream.

VoucherMan

As gingernutmeg said - with strawberries.
I've also had it with raspberries & salad (not all together:rolleyes: before someone asks)

Bitsy_Beans

I normally use it as an alternative to a creamy sauce (as my H doesn't like them I only need a small amount) so I cook bacon, onion, courgettes, peppers with pasta and coat it all with creme fraiche.

dougs

you can use creme fraiche in just about any recipe or dish that you use ordinary cream in as that's basically what it is, a type of soured cream.
It can sometimes curdle at high temperature though so be aware of that if you are using it in cooking.

miss_cupcake_2

Mix in a bit of creme fraiche to pasta or risotto at the the final stage of cooking to give a nice creamy sauce. It works wonderfully in my favourite HM mushroom risotto and I find you only need to use a tiny amount. For a pasta dish, try chopping up some grilled bacon and add to cooked pasta with some fried onions, garlic, mushrooms and courgettes. Stir in a spoonful of creme fraiche and top with a bit of grated cheese and you have a delicious (easy!) dinner. As others have said, you could also use it up by eating it with fresh fruit or instead of cream/ice cream to accompany any dessert.

maman

I use it for dauphinois potatoes. Slice potatoes (I find it's better to cook and cool them first) then put in a dish with alternate layers of grated cheese. Make a sauce by gently heating tub of creme fraiche, 2tsps of lazy garlic (or fresh crushed) and a chicken stock cube. Pour over the potatoes and bake at about 180 degrees for about 45mins. It's delicious and you can freeze it if necessary. Serves 4 or 2 very greedy people depending on what you have with it.

norfolknutter

lasange!
on each layer of lasange sheets - creme fraiche and then on top of the creme fraiche parmesan cheese it is yummy!

Blackpool_Saver

I stir a teaspoon of canderel powder in mine and use it instead of cream on fruit.

Lilith1980

Creme fraiche is lovely with chill con carne. Just put a great big dollop on top of the chilli once you've served it up - tastes like heaven