Sour cream vs Crème Fraîche
A side-by-side guide to substituting Crème Fraîche for Sour cream (or vice versa).
Crème Fraîche works as a 1:1 swap for Sour cream in most recipes.
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Crème Fraîche
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
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Notes: 1:1 swap. Richer and less tangy. Works well in sauces and baking. Better for high-heat cooking as it doesn't curdle as easily.
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1:1 swap. Richer and less tangy. Works well in sauces and baking. Better for high-heat cooking as it doesn't curdle as easily. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
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Yes — 1:1 swap. Richer and less tangy. Works well in sauces and baking. Better for high-heat cooking as it doesn't curdle as easily. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but 1:1 swap..
Crème Fraîche is one of the options SubSwap lists for Sour cream. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Sour cream substitutes.
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