Double Cream vs Crème Fraîche
A side-by-side guide to substituting Crème Fraîche for Double Cream (or vice versa).
Use 1.1 cup of Crème Fraîche for every 1 cup of Double Cream.
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Crème Fraîche
Conversion: Use 1.1× as much (1.1 cup per 1 cup)
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Notes: Tangier and slightly thinner; use 10% more for body in sauces. Not suitable for whipping to peaks; better for savory applications.
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Tangier and slightly thinner; use 10% more for body in sauces. Not suitable for whipping to peaks; better for savory applications. The conversion is use 1.1× as much (1.1 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Tangier and slightly thinner; use 10% more for body in sauces. Not suitable for whipping to peaks; better for savory applications. Ratio: Use 1.1× as much (1.1 cup per 1 cup).
Use 1.1× as much (1.1 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Tangier and slightly thinner; use 10% more for body in sauces..
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