Recipes With Creme Fraiche

Got creme fraiche on hand? Here are 12 recipes you can make with it, ranked by how few extra ingredients they need — the simplest matches come first.

Potato Gratin with Chicken

Chicken · Italian

Fiskesuppe (Creamy Norwegian Fish Soup)

Seafood · Norway

Nordic smørrebrød with asparagus and horseradish cream

Pairs well with

Butter Flour Eggs Onion Beef Virgin Olive Oil Carrot Garlic

Storing & using Creme Fraiche

Keep refrigerated and check the use-by date — eggs are best used within a few weeks, most dairy within a week of opening. Out of Creme Fraiche? sour cream is a common swap (1:1).

Creme Fraiche recipe FAQs

What can I make with just creme fraiche?

Start with the simplest recipes above — most lean on butter or a few everyday staples alongside it.

What goes well with creme fraiche?

Butter, Flour, Eggs, Onion, Beef are the most common pairings in our recipes.

How do I find recipes for creme fraiche plus what else I have?

Use Cook with what you have (/pantry/) — add creme fraiche plus anything else in your kitchen, and recipes rank by how many you already own.