crème fraîche
noun
ˈkrem-ˈfresh 
also ˈkrēm-
or ˈkrām-
variants
or crème fraiche
: heavy cream thickened and slightly soured with buttermilk and often served on fruit
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Serve it with a swirl of creme fraiche or sour cream for a light lunch or lovely first course.
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
At Champagne Tiger in Denver, Colorado, the caviar service features eight grams of Sturia Oscietra caviar and five tater tots dipped in creme fraiche and chives.
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Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Fox include kohlrabi, radish, creme fraiche and shallot.
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Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Other Grill classics that make an appearance on the menu include the lobster cocktail and for dessert, the sticky toffee pudding, served with a scoop of tart creme fraiche.
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Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
At Champagne Tiger in Denver, Colorado, the caviar service features eight grams of Sturia Oscietra caviar and five tater tots dipped in creme fraiche and chives.
—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Fox include kohlrabi, radish, creme fraiche and shallot.
—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
23 June 2026
Other Grill classics that make an appearance on the menu include the lobster cocktail and for dessert, the sticky toffee pudding, served with a scoop of tart creme fraiche.
—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Crème fraîche.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me%20fra%C3%AEche. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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