Orange Crème Fraîche

Name: Orange Crème Fraîche
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: ½ cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon grated orange peel; ½ cup crème fraîche*; 1 tablespoon sugar

August 20, 2004

This recipe is an accompaniment for Coffee-Cardamom Flans with Orange Crème Fraîche.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

½ cup whipping cream

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

½ cup crème fraîche*

1 tablespoon sugar

Preparation

Bring whipping cream and orange peel to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Pour into medium bowl. Place bowl inside large bowl of ice water to chill quickly. Whisk in crème fraîche. Refrigerate until mixture is very cold, at least 1 hour. Add sugar and whisk until firm peaks form. Cover and chill up to 3 hours. Rewhip, if necessary.
* Sold at some supermarkets. If unavailable, heat ½ cup whipping cream to lukewarm (85°F). Remove from heat and mix in 1 tablespoon buttermilk. Cover and let stand in warm draft-free area until slightly thickened, 24 to 48 hours, depending on temperature of room. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.

TagsOrange Citrus Fruit Side Nut Free Gluten Free Vegetarian 5 Ingredients or Fewer Meal Prep Simmer Bon Appétit

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