2006-10-12 21:24:26 · 7 answers · asked by elipsisu 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I usually use creme fraiche, but if there's none in the fridge I would use the sour cream instead. They taste similar, but as other have said, sour cream states a bit sour. You could always add a very small amount of sugar to counteract this (depending on how much sauce you're making, but if for 2 people, try 1/2 tsp to begin with)
If you're also adding tomatos and other flavoursome things, I really don't think you'll notice the difference anyway.
2006-10-12 22:15:30 · answer #1 · answered by SL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use sour cream as a substitute, be careful if heat is involved, because sour cream will curdle much sooner than creme fraiche. It is pretty easy to make creme fraiche at home:
Mix 3 T. of buttermilk into 1 c. whipping cream. Heat to about 140 degrees. Set aside and loosely cover it (not in the fridge) The longer it sets, the thicker it will become. Usually 8-12 hours is about right. Once it gets as thick as you want it, cover tightly and refrigerate.
2006-10-13 13:35:15 · answer #2 · answered by doug k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you add some milk or cream to the sour cream you get a pretty good imitation creme fraiche.
2006-10-13 08:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by Robert 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they are basically the same except the creme fresh as we say in america has more butter fat it is made from our heavy cream and in the states it cost a lot so really sour cream is a good sub......
2006-10-13 05:27:52 · answer #4 · answered by d957jazz retired chef 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they are the same, especially if you are cooking pasta, it would give a sour taste
2006-10-13 04:32:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are pretty much the same thing.
2006-10-13 04:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Vivagaribaldi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no way, they taste completely different.
2006-10-13 04:39:18 · answer #7 · answered by webby 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋