crème fraîche

American  

[krem fresh, kreem, krem fresh] / ˌkrɛm ˈfrɛʃ, ˌkrim, krɛm ˈfrɛʃ /

noun

French Cooking.

1. slightly fermented cream that has been thickened by lactic acids and natural fermentation.

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crème fraîche British  

/ ˈkrɛm ˈfrɛʃ /

noun

1. thickened and slightly fermented cream

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Etymology

Origin of crème fraîche

< French: literally, fresh cream

Example Sentences

Alternatively, try a hearty salad: “You could opt for a chicken salad or a nice cold potato salad – you can go really classic with that, with a little mayo or crème fraiche tossed through.”

From BBC

According to Vogue, the 2023 Met Gala menu — catered by Olivier Cheng — featured “chilled spring pea soup with baby vegetables, lemon crème fraîche, and truffle snow, followed by Ōra King salmon with vegetable nage, asparagus, pickled strawberries, and radish — all served on vintage china.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Beef bourguignon with crème fraîche . . . Or look at chicken cordon bleu and chicken Kyiv.”

From Washington Post

A dollop of crème fraîche or whipped cream is nice on the side, though it’s not necessary.

From Washington Post

You return the pasta and peas to the same pot; add in the lemon juice, crème fraîche, parmesan, salmon, salt, pepper and a bit of the reserved pasta water; and stir it all up until everything has a bit of a sheen.

From Washington Post