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Okay to sub creme fraiche for sour cream?

August 22, 2011
3:12 pm

mamajoseph

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Making a red velvet cake this week as I just learned one of our American guests has a birthday on Wednesday! Do you think creme fraiche will work as a sub for sour cream? Some websites say use yogurt, but I am out of that and don't have time to make any. Other sites say use 7/8 cup buttermilk and 3 TBL. butter. I have creme fraiche in the fridge and also heavy cream. What would y'all recommend to substitute for the sour cream? What has worked for you? I was sure there was a substitute post, but I couldn't find it.

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August 22, 2011
6:53 pm

BuckeyeGirl

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I think that creme fraiche is not as 'sour' as sour cream, and maybe a little runnier too. A friend told me once that she used cottage cheese that she blended till smooth plus a little lemon juice in a recipe for a dip, but I'm not sure for your purpose. I think I'd evaluate the consistency of the creme fraiche and maybe add a bit of lemon juice to it.

Ah, here's a link that may help. http://www.foodsubs.com/Cultmilk.html

Personally, I bet the creme fraiche will work just fine as long as it's thick enough, but that's just me. I hope others speak up because I'd love to hear about this too~

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August 22, 2011
7:14 pm

bonita

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BEG, 404 link

Mamajoseph: I've watched shows in which Jacques Pepin and Julia Child say it's okay to sub sour cream for creme fraiche. Don't see why the substitution can't go the other way. Drain a little to thicken of the creme fraiche.

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August 22, 2011
7:40 pm

BuckeyeGirl

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Fixed! Thanks for letting me know bonita! it was the dreaded space included at the end of the link address.

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August 24, 2011
2:32 pm

mamajoseph

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These were all great tips, thanks! The creme fraiche made a very viable substitute for the sour cream. Everyone enjoyed the cake and the birthday girl was truly surprised!

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August 25, 2011
1:48 pm