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Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• olive oil
• leek
• cucumber
• water
• bread
• almond
• green grape
• sherry vinegar
• cayenne pepper
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks; cook until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate; cool.
2. 2 Combine cooled leeks, cucumbers, water, bread cubes, crème fraîche, almonds, grapes, vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a blender; blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 2 hours.
3. 3 Season with cayenne pepper and salt; taste and add more vinegar if desired. Garnish servings with dill oil (see Chef's Note), thinly sliced grapes, slivered almonds, and fresh dill.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• herb blend
• cracker
• thyme
• tarragon
• parsley
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• cream cheese
• sugar
• cayenne pepper
• black pepper
• kosher salt
• all-purpose flour
• egg
• garlic
• salt
• onion
• bell pepper
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a 9-inch springform pan well.
2. 2 Start the filling: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute peppers and onions with a large pinch of salt until onions just start to turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 2 more minutes. Turn off heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
3. 3 While the pepper mixture is cooling, prepare the crust: Combine crushed cracker crumbs, dried Italian herbs, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until crumbs are coated.
4. 4 Transfer the buttered crumbs into the prepared springform pan and press down into an even layer. Set aside until needed.
5. 5 Continue the filling: Combine eggs, flour, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the creme fraiche, cream cheese, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and mix until smooth. Stir in parsley, tarragon, thyme, and cooled pepper mixture until evenly combined.
6. 6 Transfer cheese mixture into the prepared springform pan. Tap the pan gently to settle the contents and place on a baking sheet.
7. 7 Bake in the lower center of the preheated oven until a skewer poked into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and carefully remove the ring.
8. 8 Cheesecake should be thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator before serving, about 2 hours. Cheesecake can be served at room temperature, but it will not have the classic smooth, firm cheesecake texture, and will be more like a very light cheese quiche.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• potato
• butter
• garlic
• gruyere cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash.
2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat and cook garlic until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and butter to the mashed potatoes. Stir in until well combined.
3. 3 Add creme fraiche and mix until well combined. Mashed potatoes should still be hot. If mashed potatoes have gotten too cold, quickly heat them over low heat on the stove. Mix in cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.

By Natasha Titanov

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• potato
• bacon
• butter
• onion
• white wine
• reblochon cheese
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat; add potatoes, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain; steam dry, 1 to 2 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
3. 3 Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate; discard grease. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Return bacon to the skillet. Add wine; simmer until nearly evaporated. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Place ½ potatoes into the prepared dish; spread ½ bacon mixture over top. Layer in remaining ½ potatoes, spread crème fraîche over top, then add remaining ½ bacon mixture. Remove and discard rind from Reblochon. Cut cheese into thin slices; layer evenly over top of casserole.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.

By drodrigues101

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• shallot
• parsley
• black pepper
• salt
• cognac
• beef stock
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir shallots in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and saute for 5 minutes; season with pepper and salt.
2. 2 Carefully pour cognac over shallot mixture; cook and stir until flames have disappeared, 2 to 3 minutes. Add beef stock and bring to a boil; reduce heat, add creme fraiche, and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir 2 tablespoons butter into sauce until melted.

By Nick Z

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• fromage blanc
• white wine vinegar
• olive oil
• shallot
• tarragon
• chive
• chervil
• garlic
• sea salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine fromage blanc, creme fraiche, vinegar, and oil in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Stir in shallot, tarragon, chives, chervil, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

By stella

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• potato
• milk
• heavy cream
• nutmeg
• white pepper
• gruyere cheese
• butter
• garlic
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile heat milk and cream in a saucepan until warmed.
3. 3 Drain potatoes and press through a potato ricer or mash. Season with nutmeg and white pepper. Pour in warm milk and cream. Add grated cheese, creme fraiche, butter, and garlic; mix until well combined and creamy. Season with salt to taste.

By Lena

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• sweet pastry dough
• cream cheese
• white sugar
• egg yolk
• salt
• vanilla extract
• lemon zest
• strawberry
• apricot jam
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place pastry dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll out dough to a round disk about 1/8-inch thick and 12 inches in diameter. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
3. 3 Brush outside 2 inches around the edges of circle lightly with water. Tightly curl up a bit of the edge of dough to give it a rounder shape with a slightly thickened edge. If some edges are thicker than others, pinch off excess and add to thinner edges forming a circle with even edges. Roll each edge again just once to make the edges thick enough to crimp. Crimp crust with your floured fingers.
4. 4 Use a fork to "dock" dough's bottom surface, covering it with tiny holes to prevent dough from bubbling up as it bakes.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes. Do not turn off the oven.
6. 6 Place cream cheese, crème fraîche, sugar, egg yolk, salt, vanilla, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Mix together thoroughly. Carefully pour a thin layer of mixture evenly into pastry shell (you may not need all the cheese mixture).
7. 7 Transfer filled tart to the oven. Bake until cheese layer is set and crust is browned, about 20 minutes. Let tart cool completely to room temperature before adding berries.
8. 8 Arrange berries cut side down, pointy end out starting with the larger berries around the edges. You can lean strawberries up a bit as your work your way toward the center. Cut some berry halves in half again to fit into any gaps on cheese layer.
9. 9 Place apricot jam and 2 teaspoons water in a saucepan. Heat over low heat until thin enough to brush. Let cool slightly before brushing generously over all berries and crust. Transfer tart to a serving plate.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• cooking spray
• white sugar
• egg
• egg yolk
• salt
• white sugar
• milk
• vanilla extract
• orange cognac

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly spray 4 heatproof 6.5-oz. ramekins with vegetable spray. Place ramekins in a casserole dish.
2. 2 Place 1/2 cup sugar in a small, heavy, dry skillet over medium heat. When sugar begins to melt around the edges, gently shake the pan continually, swirling sugar around, until all the sugar melts; don't use utensils to stir. When sugar is completely melted and dark brown, remove the pan from heat.
3. 3 Quickly pour equal amounts of caramel syrup into the 4 prepared ramekins.
4. 4 Place 1 egg and 3 egg yolks in a bowl with a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup sugar. Whisk until sugar is dissolved and mixture becomes frothy, about 1 minute.
5. 5 Spoon the creme fraiche into the egg mixture; add the milk, vanilla, and Grand Marnier. Whisk together until ingredients are completely mixed.
6. 6 Ladle mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
7. 7 Fill casserole with hot tap water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Place casserole on middle rack of preheated oven.
8. 8 Bake until just barely set, 45 to 50 minutes. You can start checking for doneness at about 40 minutes.
9. 9 Using tongs, remove the ramekins from the casserole to a cooling rack. When just slightly warm, run a sharp paring knife around the edge of each custard.
10. 10 To unmold, cover ramekin with a small plate, then invert. Chill before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• russet potato
• bacon
• onion
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• white wine
• reblochon cheese
• ripe washed rind cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Boil unpeeled potatoes with salt in water over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are easily pierced with a knife but are not too soft, 15 to 25 minutes depending on size. Remove potatoes from water to cool.
2. 2 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3 Cook bacon in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat until cooked but not quite crisp and most of the fat is rendered out, 5 to 7 minutes. Push bacon to one side of the pan and blot up some of the fat with a wadded paper towel. Add onion slices. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and cayenne. Cook and stir over medium heat until onions are soft, sweet, and golden, about 6 minutes. Add white wine; cook for 2 minutes and deglaze pan. Remove from heat.
4. 4 Cut wheel of cheese into 2 semi-circles. Place each half cut side down and split in half to form 2 more semi-circles, each with a rind side and creamy cheese side.
5. 5 When potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel off the skin. Slice into fairly thick slices, about 1/3 inch thick.
6. 6 Place a little over half the potato slices onto bottom of a 2-quart shallow baking dish. A little overlapping is fine. Sprinkle with a bit of salt. Pour in bacon/onion/wine mixture and spread over potatoes in an even layer. Arrange the remaining potato slices over the top, overlapping as needed. Spread creme fraiche over the potatoes. Place down cheese pieces, rind side up. Transfer pan to a baking sheet. Bake in center rack of preheated oven until browned and potatoes are tender, 45 to 50 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• cod
• milk
• thyme
• bay leaf
• cayenne pepper
• yukon gold potato
• garlic
• lemon zest
• olive oil
• lemon
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish and set dish on a baking sheet.
2. 2 Rinse salt cod under cold water, transfer to a sealable container and cover with several inches of cold water. Soak cod in the refrigerator, changing the water every few hours, for 24 to 36 hours. Remove cod from water and cut into evenly-sized pieces.
3. 3 Stir cod, milk, thyme, bay leaves, and cayenne pepper together in a pot over medium-high heat. Cook until fish begins to flake; 7 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and strain; reserve cooking liquid and transfer fish to a bowl.
4. 4 Place potatoes and garlic in a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
5. 5 Mash cod, a few splashes reserved cooking liquid, and lemon zest together in a bowl. Pour in remaining reserved cooking liquid and potatoes; mash until desired consistency is reached. Stir in 1/2 of the olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth. Add remaining olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread creme fraiche over the top and score the top with a spoon to create a crisscross surface.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned and bubbling, about 20 minutes

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• olive oil
• chicken breast
• white wine
• salt
• pepper
• penne
• pasta
• onion
• garlic
• mushroom
• sour cream
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until browned. Add white wine and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes; drain.
3. 3 Cut cooked chicken into cubes; set aside. Add onion and garlic to the remaining juices in the skillet. Cook and stir until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté until soft.
4. 4 Add cooked chicken, crème fraîche, and sour cream; stir until heated through. Serve chicken and sauce on top of cooked pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Kristel A Ivy

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• olive oil
• butter
• wild mushroom
• salt
• shallot
• cognac
• brandy
• champagne vinegar
• white wine vinegar
• chicken broth
• marjoram
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until any liquid evaporates and mushrooms are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. 2 Add shallots and remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until mushrooms are caramelized and almost tender, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Drizzle in cognac and vinegar and cook until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Stir in crème fraîche.
4. 4 Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until slightly thickened and mushrooms are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• lobster tail
• butter
• shallot
• salt
• mushroom
• flour
• cognac
• brandy
• milk
• heavy cream
• tarragon
• cayenne pepper
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Cut bottom shell of lobster tails using kitchen shears along each side where it meets the top shell; do not remove the shell at this point.
2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place lobster tails cut side down in the butter. Cook, covered, about 3 minutes. Turn lobster tails over (they are curved so will lean to 1 side); cover and cook 1 minute. Lean them to the other side; cover and cook 1 minute more.
3. 3 Remove from heat. Transfer lobster tails to a bowl. Remove any shell pieces from the skillet.
4. 4 Place 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat; add shallots and pinch of salt. Cook and stir until pan starts to deglaze and shallots soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook stir until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour; stir until mushrooms are coated and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in cognac; use a kitchen torch to flame cognac to burn off alcohol. This will take just a few seconds. Add milk; cook and stir until pan is completely deglazed and milk begins to thicken and turn bubbly, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in creme fraiche. Let cool.
5. 5 Remove lobster meat from the shell, leaving top shell intact. Remove any bits of bottom shell from the meat.
6. 6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking pan with crinkled up foil. Make 4 channel-like indentations in the foil to hold and stabilize the lobster tails as they bake.
7. 7 Slice lobster meat down the middle and check for and remove any dark veins. Chop into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer meat to a mixing bowl. Add cooled sauce, tarragon, pinch of salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir gently until well blended.
8. 8 Divide mixture among the lobster tail shells; place in prepared foil-lined pan. Sprinkle each lobster tail with about 1/2 teaspoon bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon grated cheese. Drizzle melted butter on the stuffed shells.
9. 9 Bake in preheated oven until nicely browned and heated through, about 10 minutes. If you like, you can turn on the broiler and broil 1 minute until tops are golden and crispy.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• bay leaf
• red chile pepper
• hog casing
• black truffle
• parsley
• black pepper
• salt
• thyme
• cayenne pepper
• paprika
• sherry
• almond meal
• egg
• lemon
• shallot
• mushroom
• butter
• milk
• white bread
• ham
• chicken

Instructions

1. 1 Roughly chop chicken and ham and place in a food processor. Process until well combined and finely chopped. Set aside.
2. 2 Combine bread cubes and milk in a medium pan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture turns into a paste. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. 3 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, shallots, and lemon juice. Cook and stir until mushrooms are soft and liquid has evaporated, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
4. 4 Combine chicken-ham mixture, bread mixture, and mushroom mixture in a large bowl. Add egg yolks, crème fraîche, almond meal, sherry, paprika, cayenne, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix with your hands until well combined.
5. 5 Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until stiff, then gently fold into sausage mixture. Fold in parsley and shaved truffle. Cover mixture and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
6. 6 Soak hog casing in cold water for about 30 minutes. Place the wide end of a sausage stuffing funnel up against the sink tap and run cold water through the inside of casing.
7. 7 Using a medium sausage stuffing funnel attachment, place the casing on the outside of the tube. Start passing meat mixture through the funnel, stopping as it just starts to come out the other end. Tie the casing into a knot at the end, then continue passing meat mixture through the funnel, supporting sausage with your other hand. Once meat mixture is finished, tie the other end of the casing into a knot.
8. 8 Twist the casing at regular intervals to create 10 individual links, alternating between twisting in opposite directions.
9. 9 Heat a large pot of water over low heat until lukewarm. Add sausages, chile pepper, and bay leaf; bring to just below simmering. The water temperature should stay around 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Cook sausages in water for 40 minutes. Drain well, then run sausages under cold water to stop the cooking process.
10. 10 Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the large skillet over medium heat. Cook sausages in hot butter until browned, about 7 minutes per side.

By stella

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• rye crispbread
• nectarine
• honey

Instructions

1. 1 Spread creme fraiche on top of the cracker. Place nectarine slices on top cracker and drizzle with honey.

By Cherlyn

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• date
• almond
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Stuff each date with 1 whole toasted almond and arrange on a serving platter. Spoon a little bit of creme fraiche over each date and sprinkle with chopped almonds.

By Afiyet_olson

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• puff pastry
• egg
• white sugar
• nut
• pear

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. 2 Unroll the puff pastry sheet and line a tart pan with it. Cut off any overhanging pastry. Prick pastry several times with a fork.
3. 3 Stir together creme fraiche, egg, and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Fold in nut mix.
4. 4 Arrange pear slices on puff pastry and cover with creme fraiche mixture.
5. 5 Bake tart in the preheated oven until the filling is lightly colored and pastry has puffed up and browned, about 25 minutes.

By Marie-Capucine

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• bittersweet chocolate
• milk
• white sugar
• maple syrup
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Blend the chocolate and milk together in a blender on high until smooth; add the creme fraiche, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend again until the sugar has dissolved.
2. 2 Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's directions until it reaches "soft-serve" consistency. Transfer ice cream to a lidded plastic container; cover surface with plastic wrap and seal. For best results, ice cream should ripen in the freezer at least 2 hours or overnight.

By ROQUEMOMA

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• fennel bulb
• butter
• half-and-half
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. 2 Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
3. 3 Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.

By RUPERTLSSMITH

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• puff pastry
• asparagus
• mustard
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• butter
• parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
2. 2 Lay puff pastry out on the prepared baking sheet. Fold edges up to create a 1/2-inch wide border. Prick inside base of dough completely with a fork.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden and puffed, about 10 minutes. Press puffed center down with the back of a fork to deflate.
4. 4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
5. 5 Stir mustard, creme fraiche, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl; spread into the bottom of the cooled tart shell. Lay asparagus spears, trimming as necessary to fit the tart shell, in the center of the tart on top of the mustard spread. Brush melted butter over the asparagus and crust and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the top.
6. 6 Bake in the oven until pastry is browned and asparagus is tender, 10 to 12 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• egg
• parsley
• black pepper
• kosher salt
• white pepper
• butter
• olive oil

Instructions

1. 1 Beat eggs in a bowl with an electric mixer until thick and frothy, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in parsley, black pepper, salt, and white pepper.
2. 2 Melt butter and olive oil together in a nonstick skillet over medium heat; reduce heat to low. Cook and stir egg mixture in hot butter and oil until eggs begin to set, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; cook and stir until eggs are set, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and garnish with remaining creme fraiche.

By TnM

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• leek
• chardonnay wine
• sugar
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Cut dark green parts off the leeks and discard. Remove any damaged outer leaves. Cut leeks in half lengthwise and slice into 1/2-inch strips on the diagonal. Transfer to a colander. Separate slices and rinse thoroughly to remove dirt. Drain.
2. 2 Place leeks in a pot over medium-high heat. Pour in Chardonnay and sugar. Cook, stirring often, until leeks are soft and tender and wine has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in creme fraiche and season with salt and pepper.

By jennifer

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• mayonnaise
• lemon
• tarragon
• white sugar
• salt
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• apple
• celery root
• green grape
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.
2. 2 Place apples, celery root, grapes, and walnut pieces in a large bowl. Toss with about 1/2 cup of dressing. Add more dressing until salad components are well coated but not swimming in dressing. You might not need all the dressing.
3. 3 Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• all-purpose flour
• cinnamon
• salt
• butter
• water
• mascarpone cheese
• heavy cream
• vanilla pudding mix
• strawberry
• raspberry

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut butter into the flour mixture using a fork or a pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal or small peas. Sprinkle water over the flour mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, and use a fork to pull the mixture together until a dough is formed.
2. 2 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and work quickly to mold it into a large ball. Press into a 5-inch disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. 4 Roll cold dough onto a lightly floured surface into a large 14-inch circle with a thickness of 1/4 inch. Gently fold dough in half and transfer to a 10-inch tart pan. Unfold dough, press into the bottom and sides of the pan, and trim any extra dough to fit neatly. Prick dough with the tines of a fork and lay a sheet of parchment paper over top. Place pie weights or dried beans on top of the parchment paper.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove pie weights or beans and parchment paper, and bake until golden, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and let cool.
6. 6 Meanwhile, combine mascarpone cheese, cream, creme fraiche, and pudding mix for filling in a medium bowl. Beat with a whisk attachment until still peaks form. Fill cooled tart shell with filling, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula. Place berries in a decorative arrangement on top of filling. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By SHORN

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• olive oil
• yellow onion
• garlic
• sweet potato
• coconut oil
• ginger root
• curry powder
• turmeric
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Reduce heat to low and saute until onions are soft and clear but not toasted, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave 3 at a time on high power until tender, but not overdone, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. 3 Mash and mix sweet potatoes with onion-garlic mixture, ginger, creme fraiche, curry powder, turmeric, and pepper until well combined.

By BeachMom65

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• ostrich steak
• beef stock
• calvados
• salt
• black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ostrich steaks in hot butter until the outside is just about to be crisp, shown by darkening patches as with a beef steak, about 2 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for rare. Remove ostrich steaks from the pan and keep warm.
2. 2 Pour beef stock into the skillet and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for a few minutes until slightly reduced, then lower the heat to medium-low and stir in crème fraîche. Cook and stir for 2 minutes, then pour in Calvados and season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3 Season each ostrich steak with pepper to taste. Spoon the sauce over the steaks to serve.

By Swiss Phil

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• vanilla extract
• food coloring
• buttermilk
• egg
• cocoa powder
• sugar
• salt
• baking soda
• baking powder
• all-purpose flour
• lemon zest
• vanilla extract
• white sugar
• mascarpone cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare the mascarpone glaze by whisking together the mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
2. 2 Prepare the pancake batter by whisking the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 3 tablespoon sugar, and cocoa powder together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the egg in a separate bowl with the buttermilk, 1/4 cup creme fraiche, red food coloring, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture until moistened, then add the melted butter, and continue stirring until only small lumps of flour remain. If batter appears a little thick, add more buttermilk.
3. 3 Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter. Drizzle pancakes with the mascarpone glaze to serve.

By dkitsuen

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• all-purpose flour
• milk
• egg
• sour cream
• plain yogurt
• kosher salt
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk flour, milk, egg, crème fraîche, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl until batter drips slowly off whisk. Add a bit more flour if batter seems too thin; add a bit more milk if batter seems too thick.
2. 2 Bring a large pot of salted water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Push a spoonful of batter into the simmering water through the smooth side of a cheese grater with fairly large holes using a spatula.
3. 3 Cook spätzle in batches until they rise to water's surface, about 3 minutes. Remove spätzle with a slotted spoon. Repeat with remaining batter.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ creme fraiche
• butter
• white sugar
• all-purpose flour
• all-purpose flour
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• apple
• egg
• vanilla extract
• apricot preserves
• water
• sugar
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper.
2. 2 Combine butter, 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Turn out onto a clean work surface and quickly form into a ball. Dust a large piece of plastic wrap with flour and place pastry on top. Cover with a second piece of plastic wrap and roll out between the wrap to fit the 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3 Place pastry into the bottom and the sides of the prepared springform and prick numerous times with a fork. Line pastry with parchment paper and a layer of pie weights or dried beans. Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry crust is firm but not hard, about 15 minutes. Let the pastry cool for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the parchment paper and weights; continue baking until the crust sets, about 5 minutes more.
4. 4 Layer thinly sliced apples evenly over the pre-baked pastry crust.
5. 5 Whisk creme fraiche, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Pour over apples.
6. 6 Bake tart in the preheated oven on top of a baking sheet (in case some filling spills) until tart is set and the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. The filling should still be a little wobbly, as it firms up while cooling.
7. 7 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
8. 8 Strain apricot jam through a sieve. Combine apricot jam and water in a saucepan and heat until runny, about 3 minutes. Brush the jam over the top of the tart. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and sprinkle over tart.
9. 9 Place tart under the broiler until the top is golden brown, about 1 to 2 minutes.

By nch