Creme Fraiche substitute

[MochaBean04]

I posted this question before but i was just wondering if there is a quicker way to make it. i need cream frescia... . .something like that. I have to make a cheeseckae for tonight and i dont have time to make the buttermilk cream mixture. is there an easy substitute? thanks a bunch

me

 

[PA Baker]

Mocha, for every one cup of creme fraiche, you can substitute any one of the following:

1 cup sour cream

1 cup whipping cream plus 1 tablespoon buttermilk or yogurt

1/2 cup whipping cream plus 1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup mascarpone cheese

 

[Alix]

Boy you are quick PA.

 

[PA Baker]

Guess I'm on my game for a change!

 

[jpmcgrew]

Plain yogurt works well also.

 

[MochaBean04]

thanks so much!! i didnt have time to reply yesterday.. . my cheesecake was awesome with that on it lol thanks again

melissa