There is an italian cooking cream I used while in Italy, where can I find it?

Question

It makes the best spaghetti carbonara. And doesn't tast the same without it, I think it is something like pana di cuchinara, but I'm not sure, does anyone know of a website or store that sells it? Thanks.

Answer 1

How to Make Italian Crème Fraîche

It's often hard to find crème fraîche in grocery stores. This recipe is easy to follow.



* 2 Tbs plain yogurt (Dannon live culture)
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

1. Mix the yogurt into the cream in a small sauce pan. Heat slowly to 110F.
2. Remove from heat and pour into a pyrex bowl. Cover with a sheet of wax paper. Don't seal the edges.
3. Allow to sit out over night (yes, out of the refrigerator) in a warm place. This allows the bacteria to thicken the cream.
4. Place the crème fraîche in the refrigerator. It will continue to thicken. You may store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Note: Crème fraîche is better than sour cream for cooking. It can be boiled, reduced, and thickened without the risk of curdling.

Answer 2

I know what you are talking about but not a particular store name. In NY where I grew up, it is at all the corner delis but hard to find if not in a speciality shop. I would Google exactly what you are looking for and it should list somewhere it is available online. I had to do that when my stores stopped selling Ditalini and ended up buying it through Amazon!

Answer 3

check the internet for specialty stores. or just as your local grocer if they could order it, worst comes to worst you have an excuse to back to italy

Answer 4

depends on where you are??? There a store called Pusateris in Toronto.