How to Use crème fraîche in a Sentence

crème fraîche

noun
  • Herbs made the flavors pop, too, with fresh basil leaves and dill in creme fraiche.
    — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2020
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs, creme fraiche and parsley in a large bowl.
    — Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2018
  • Cut cake into wedges and serve with a dab of creme fraiche, if desired.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2021
  • Serve it with a swirl of creme fraiche or sour cream for a light lunch or lovely first course.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Spread the creme fraiche over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
    — Washington Post, 12 July 2021
  • Orange chiffon cake, with roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
    — oregonlive, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Dessert will be orange chiffon cake, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
    — Darlene Superville, ajc, 1 Dec. 2022
  • Scatter your favorite berries in a cast-iron skillet, then pour over some creme fraiche.
    — Kari Sonde, Washington Post, 10 June 2019
  • Turn off blender and add 1/3 cup olive oil and ¼ cup creme fraiche or mascarpone.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 15 Mar. 2018
  • Horseradish cream One cup of sour cream or creme fraiche, or cut that with some heavy cream.
    — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 26 June 2018
  • Fox include kohlrabi, radish, creme fraiche and shallot.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 23 June 2026
  • Butter, heavy cream, cheese, sour cream, creme fraiche and yogurt are all great dairy contenders.
    — Washington Post, 20 Jan. 2021
  • The golden rounds come with lemon creme fraiche for dunking and are breaded in rice flour, hence gluten-free.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • Add a tablespoon of white wine vinegar and leave it for five minutes, then stir in a cup of creme fraiche.
    — David Tanis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Turn off blender and add 1/3 cup olive oil and 1/4 cup creme fraiche or mascarpone.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 17 Apr. 2018
  • Dessert was orange chiffon cake with tangerine mousse, roasted pears and creme fraiche ice cream.
    — Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
  • And there was a creamy pumpkin soup topped with bacon and creme fraiche from The Bristol.
    — Danielle Braff, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2019
  • Menu highlights are quiche Madam with creme fraiche and spring lettuces; crispy soft shell crab served with sugar snap peas.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the creme fraiche, then season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
    — Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2021
  • 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
  • While the hash cools, stir together the creme fraiche and horseradish and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2021
  • Follow O’Connell’s lead from above, and consider creme fraiche.
    — Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2020
  • On a spring visit, the first-of-the-season English peas were mixed with white beads of quickly frozen creme fraiche.
    — Michael Bauer, SFChronicle.com, 29 June 2018
  • Deb Goulding’s gazpacho Nice with a dollop of basil creme fraiche.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • Spoon some of the hash onto each serving plate and top with an egg, if using, with the horseradish creme fraiche alongside.
    — Jessica Battilana, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Mar. 2021
  • If the sausage does not stick, add 1 tablespoon of creme fraiche to the mixture and combine thoroughly.
    — Cathy Barrow, Washington Post, 28 Jan. 2020
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, creme fraiche, eggs, basil, flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 7 July 2020
  • Aflalo caramelizes onions and reduces them with red wine and red wine vinegar, then whips that mixture into cream cheese with lemon juice and creme fraiche.
    — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Aug. 2021

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