Definitions for "Creme fraiche"
Keywords:  sour, tangy, cream, buttermilk, nutty
a flavorful sauce of thickened heavy cream
Pasteurized cream to which a lactic bacteria culture has been added. Used in French cooking, it is thick and slightly acidic without actually being sour.
Similar to sour cream, but with a higher butterfat content. Crème fraiche can be whipped and used as a filling or accompaniment to desserts