Freezing Crème Fraîche: What to Look Out For

Freezing crème fraîche – is not a good idea

Crème fraîche is one of the few foods that does not freeze well.

• Crème fraîche is cream mixed with lactic acid bacteria. Crème fraîche is particularly creamy thanks to the relatively high-fat content of over 30 percent.
• If you freeze crème fraîche, you will no longer enjoy the food once it has thawed: crème fraîche then flakes out and forms small grains of semolina. You would also have to accept losses in terms of taste.
• All dishes that you have prepared or refined with crème fraîche are therefore also unsuitable for freezing. Sauces that contain crème fraîche will also be flaky after thawing.
• Unfortunately, this also applies to cakes that you use crème fraîche for the filling.
• If you know in advance that you can’t eat the whole Sunday roast with the gravy, refine just one part with crème fraîche – or simply serve the crème separately with the meal.