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Lemon Crème Fraîche

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Lemon Crème Fraîche

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Nutritional Info

Per 1 tbsp (15 mL): about -
cal 31
pro 0
total fat 3 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 1 g
fibre 0 g
chol 10 mg
sodium 6 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 1
vit A 3

Homey: Pair with Pink Applesauce.
Haute: Pair with Caviar (See recipe links below)

Crème Fraîche is a matured, thickened cream with a slightly tangy flavour, rich, velvety consistency and high fat content (30%). You can buy it or make your own.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind

Preparation

In bowl, whisk together sour cream, whipping cream and lemon juice; cover and refrigerate until thick enough to mound on spoon, about 24 hours. Add lemon rind. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week.)

Variation
Crème Fraîche: Omit lemon juice and lemon rind.

Additional information : Serve with: Pink Applesauce

Serve with: Caviar

Top each latke with 2 tsp (10 mL) Lemon Crème Fraîche, Crème Fraîche or sour cream and about 1/4 tsp (1 mL) caviar; sprinkle with finely chopped fresh chives. You need about 50 g caviar for 36 latkes.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: December 2006

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