Lemon-Ginger Crème Fraîche

Preparation info
  • Makes about

    1 cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Welcome to Claire's: 35 Years of Recipes and Reflections from the Landmark Vegetarian Restaurant

By Claire Criscuolo

Published 2014

  • About

You can buy crème fraîche at the supermarket, but it’s so easy to prepare at home. And, as with everything homemade, the from-scratch version tastes fresher and better, so maybe you’ll give it a try if you have the time. If not, just stir the lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced candied ginger into your store-bought crème fraîche for a delicious accompaniment to your latkes, fresh fruit, or angel food cake. Either way, it’s rich and decadent—but then again, it’s an indulgence, and I think th