Is there a substitute for creme fraiche?

Sour cream will work just fine. Put the sour cream in a bowl, pour the pan juices slowly into it while stirring/whisking, pour into a saucepan and gently reheat to almost simmering. DON'T overcook it.

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Substitute For Creme Fraiche

Creme Fraiche Substitute

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Is there a substitute for creme fraiche?

I have a recipe for pot roast chicken (in a slow cooker) that calls for creme fraiche to be added to the stock and pan juices at the end to make a gravy but I can't find creme fraiche at my local supermarket. Is it called by any other name or can I use something else instead?

Recipe for Creme Fraiche

1-2 tablespoons cultured buttermilk

2 cups heavy cream (pasteurized, not ultra pasteurized or sterilized, and with no additives)

Combine the buttermilk and cream in a saucepan and heat only to tepid (no more than 85º).

Pour into a clean glass jar.

Partially cover and let stand at room temperature for 8-24 hours, or until thickened.

Stir and refrigerate at least 24 hours before using.

Creme fraiche is really just like slightly sour fresh cream-if its to add to a stock to give it creaminess ordinary runny cream will do with a dash of vinegar or lemon juice mixed in. You will usually find the creme Fraiche with the yogurts

Sour cream or yogurt will work