Best Crème Fraîche Substitutes for Baking

No crème fraîche? These substitutes work in mousses, tarts, and creamy French desserts.

1. Sour Cream

Replace 1:1

Best substitute — same tang and thickness.

Replace 1:1

Lower fat but same tangy flavor.

1 cup heavy cream + 2 tbsp buttermilk, sit at room temp 12 hrs

Exact substitute — just needs time to culture.