crème fraîche

noun

ˈkrem-ˈfresh,
 also  ˈkrēm-,
or
ˈkrām- How to pronounce crème fraîche (audio)
variants or crème fraiche
: heavy cream thickened and slightly soured with buttermilk and often served on fruit

Examples of crème fraîche in a Sentence

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This set includes a thermal bag for keeping your caviar cool, a keepsake caviar tin key, pearl spoon, creme fraiche and a 125g tin of Estate Caviar along with four bags of Tantos in each flavor including marinara, cacio e pepe, pesto and classic. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 Guests wake up in the residential-style guest rooms with a cup of Italian Lavazza coffee and can order in-room dining from a new menu that includes indulgent dishes like breakfast of caviar and creme fraiche paired with Dom Pérignon. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024 The acid in creme fraiche also reacts with the baking soda in the dry ingredients, creating lift so the cake bakes up light and bouncy. Claire Saffitz, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024 Imagine a cast iron pan loaded with shredded potatoes and a bed of creme fraiche with a heap of delicate salty sturgeon eggs on top. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2024 Serve them with our spicy horseradish dip, or try topping the potato cubes with creme fraiche and caviar. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024 Popular dishes include potato gnocchi, northern halibut and Delta asparagus soup with blue crab creme fraiche, according to OpenTable. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 13 May 2024 Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts until combined, then beat in the creme fraiche and mix until smooth. Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 Zoe's Creme Fraiche Pancakes get their richness from a mix of whole milk, sour cream, and creme fraiche. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, fresh cream

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème fraîche was in 1950

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“Crème fraîche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me%20fra%C3%AEche. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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