C is for Creme Fraiche. It’s a soft white buttery, lacy creme with just the right amount of custard and whipped cream. You’ll want lots of this little beauty for dessert or ice cream. But what if we told you that this cake had only three ingredients and came in over one hundred different flavors? If that weren’t enough, today we’re introducing 3 C names to the list of Top Creme Fraiche Names.
Creme Fraiche is a buttery light butter custard made from cream and eggs. While its not quite as lacy as other creams, it has a light, creamy texture and a unique flavor. Since there are several dozen butter flavors, you can also find some wonderful chocolate options on the market. Creme Fraiche is generally made for baked goods like cakes, pies and some cheesecakes.
I like using three ingredients to create a lusciously light and flaky creme. — Old blog: Yes, creme fraiche is delicious, but no, it shouldnt be confused with a soft light custard made by mixing cream and eggs. This is creams made only from eggs. When you call creme fraiche a custard its the type that comes only from cream. Creams have no flavor, they are not luscious and flaky.