273018 Mon Jan 05 15:27:11 -0800 2004 9 28 Kosher 0 1436590 Creme Fraiche seems to be a major ingredient of finer French cooking, but even living in NYC, I have been unable to locate hekshered creme fraiche. Anyone ever see any anywhere, in NY or elsewhere? If not, any thoughts about what to use instead? Mon Jan 05 15:27:11 -0800 2004 0 Noah 1 1436591 Well, I guess sour cream could be used in a pinch, but it's not hard to make your own Creme Fraiche. I make mine by culturing heavy cream - the same way as homemade yogurt is made, except with heavy cream instead of milk. Mon Jan 05 16:21:03 -0800 2004 1436590 0 Chana 1 1436592 So easy to make you could cry, found this on the 'net... CREME FRAICHE 1/2 cup heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized) 1/2 cup sour cream 1. Whisk the heavy cream and the sour cream together in a small bowl. 2. Pour the mixture into a jar, cover and let stand in a warm place for 12 hours. Then stir and refrigerate for 24 hours. Serve. Makes 1 cup. Per 2 tablespoons: 82 calories, 1g carbohydrates, 1g protein, 9g fat, 27mg cholesterol. Nutritional Breakdown: New Wellness, Richmond, Va. Simply Delicious® by Sheila Lukins PARADE® December 2000 PARADE® and Simply Delicious® are used by CondéNet Inc. under license. Mon Jan 05 16:26:35 -0800 2004 1436590 0 amy t. 2 1436619 It's even easier than that really. Use sour cream or yogurt that has live active cultures. That's the key, it has to be live. Add one or two tablespoons to a cup of cream (the heavier the better) making sure it's blended nicely, and give it 12 to 36 hours at room temperature. Stirring or whisking it after 8 to 24 hours will thicken it up nicely. You'll get different flavors depending on the culture used, so you should try a few. Hill Wed Jan 07 12:05:41 -0800 2004 1436592 0 Hillel 1 1436594 Although it is easy to make creme fraiche at home, there is one available on the market. I've seen it at Gourmet Garage on B'way and 96th. Can't remember the brand. Mon Jan 05 20:03:11 -0800 2004 1436590 0 AndeB 1 1436623 I bought some kosher (Chaf-K) Creme Fraiche at Trader Joe's. It's from the Vermont Butter & Cheese Company. The phone number is 800-884-6287 and their website is http://www.vtbutterandcheeseco.com/ Link: http://www.vtbutterandcheeseco.com/ Wed Jan 07 23:16:39 -0800 2004 1436590 0 Urijah 1 1436632 I have seen two brands out there: 1) Trader Joe's sells one 2) Bellogioso (the same brand that makes a kosher Mascarpone) has one with a Star-K. I have seen it in Key Food and Foodtown By the way, it tastes just like full-fat sour cream. I was very excited to find it and disappointed to taste it. Thu Jan 08 15:50:24 -0800 2004 1436590 0 KosherG 2 1436633 Make it yourself and you will see a tremendous difference. The commercial brands just aren't worth the price. Thu Jan 08 16:53:11 -0800 2004 1436632 0 Sharon lebewohl 2 1437102 You are not supoosed to eat the creme fraiche this way. French use it in their cooking. You can put some in your soup to make it thicker for example. Tue Mar 02 20:05:25 -0800 2004 1436632 0 Aude from France 1 1442270 vermont butter&cheese makes one available online. Thu Jul 14 11:36:52 -0700 2005 1436590 0 alizakaila