What to do with leftover crème fraiche
Crème fraîche is a French soured cream and a popular ingredient to use in both sweet and savoury dishes. Find out how you can use up leftover Crème fraîche here.
Recipes using Crème Fraiche
- Tray-roast salmon and vegetables with crème fraîche and crumbs
- Cheat’s trout fishcakes with herby crème fraîche
- Baked gooseberry, ginger and crème fraîche cheesecake
- Crushed almond and lavender honey cake with crème fraîche
What to do with leftover crème fraîche
- Simple garlic marinade
Marinate chicken pieces overnight in crème fraîche mixed with a little crushed garlic. Shake off any excess marinade before frying, roasting or grilling. - Tarragon salad dressing
Put 6 tbsp crème fraîche, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp dijon mustard in a small bowl. Season, whisk, then stir in 3 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon.
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