Freezing Creme Fraiche

fuddled_2

Hi tigerfeet. I freeze cream and creme fraiche with no problems

Pollycat

fuddled wrote: »

Hi tigerfeet. I freeze cream and creme fraiche with no problems

That's very interesting.

I freeze all sorts of stuff but have never frozen creme fraiche.

I see it on the reduced counter at our local Tesco & Co-op quite often but have only bought it if I have a use for it in the very near future.

Do you just pop it in the freezer the normal tub or do you decant it into a tupperware container?

How long would you say it lasts?

Thanks

quintwins

i have loads to use up and had planned out how to do it but never got round 2 it, it's only indate til tue now so i'm gonna freeze one pot in ice cube trays and use the other to make pasta sauce and freeze it

i have a question tho if i freeze it and then use it in something (like say soup) would i be ok to freeze the soup?

fuddled_2

Pollycat wrote: »

That's very interesting.

I freeze all sorts of stuff but have never frozen creme fraiche.

I see it on the reduced counter at our local Tesco & Co-op quite often but have only bought it if I have a use for it in the very near future.

Do you just pop it in the freezer the normal tub or do you decant it into a tupperware container?

How long would you say it lasts?

Thanks

I freeze cream too, mainly double cream as never by single. It's never in the freezer for very long, a month or so because I make sure I use it before I buy more but it's very handy just to have there.

I just put it in it's tub, not sure whether you're supposed to mind. Give it a stir when it's defrosted and it's good as new

Pink.

Hi tigerfeet,

I have only ever frozen it in sauces but according to this thread it's fine to freeze as it is:

Freezing Creme Fraiche

I'll add your thread to that one later to keep the replies together.

quintwins, this thread might give more ideas for using up your creme fraiche:

what can i do with creme fraiche

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tigerfeet2006

Thanks folks Might have guessed there would be a thread or two :rotfl:

Have actually used one of the recipes suggested and used it up :T

zippychick

tigerfeet2006 wrote: »

Thanks folks Might have guessed there would be a thread or two :rotfl:

Have actually used one of the recipes suggested and used it up :T

What isn't there a thread already for on Old Style!!?!:rotfl:

What did you make? Glad you got the help you needed

tigerfeet2006

I fried off some bacon bits that I had in the fridge (75p in MrT's a couple of weeks ago.) Bunged in some garlic puree and some sliced mushrooms that needed using up. Did some pasta with a few handfuls of frozen corn that I found at the bottom of the freezer. When the bacon/mushroom/garlic mixture was done I stirred in the the creme fraiche and then combined the mixture. Simples! and very economical :beer:

DC2 has asked that I cook that dinner again Though I will probably bung some fresh herbs from the garden next time.

Could als be used as a sauce for chops or steak as well I reckon if you just do garlic and mushies and don't add the bacon.

paganflossy

Hi Apologies if this has been asked before - did a quick search with no joy and Im at work so cant spend long on here :eek:

what the title says can I freeze creme fraiche (reduced fat)? I bought it and havent even tried it yet... still wondering what to do with it and the use by date is today ..help:D

Pink.

Hi paganflossy,

Yes you can. As your thread has dropped down the Old Style board I've added it to the existing thread on freezing creme fraiche where you'll find lots of advice.

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