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Substitutions

Substitute for Crème fraîche

6 tested substitutions — with the ratio and the caveat that decides whether it works.

Ratio Crème fraîche Works in
×1 Greek yogurt

Same tang, less fat — add off-heat to be safe.

Kitchen-tested 		cooking · baking
×1 Sour cream

Closest texture; slightly sharper.

Reference ratio 		cooking · baking
×1 Heavy cream

Loses the tang — add a squeeze of lemon; can split if boiled hard.

Reference ratio 		cooking
×1 Mascarpone

Desserts only — richer, no tang; thin with milk for sauces.

Reference ratio 		baking
×1 Plain yogurt

Lighter; tangier — add at the end of cooking.

Reference ratio 		cooking
×1 sour cream + heavy cream (1:1)

Rebuilds the fat-and-tang balance.

Reference ratio 		cooking

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best substitute for Crème fraîche?

It depends on the recipe — the table above shows which substitutes work in baking vs cooking.

Can I substitute Crème fraîche in baking?

Baking is less forgiving than cooking — stick to substitutions marked « baking » and respect the ratio.