Fromage Frais vs Crème Fraîche

A side-by-side guide to substituting Crème Fraîche for Fromage Frais (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 0.8 oz of Crème Fraîche for every 1 oz of Fromage Frais.

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Fromage Frais

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Read the full guide: Fromage Frais

Crème Fraîche

Conversion: Use 80% as much (0.8 oz per 1 oz)

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Notes: Much richer and fattier; tangier and less spreadable. Use less and thin with milk if needed.

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When to use Crème Fraîche instead of Fromage Frais

Much richer and fattier; tangier and less spreadable. Use less and thin with milk if needed. The conversion is use 80% as much (0.8 oz per 1 oz).

Common questions

Can I substitute Crème Fraîche for Fromage Frais?

Yes — Much richer and fattier; tangier and less spreadable. Use less and thin with milk if needed. Ratio: Use 80% as much (0.8 oz per 1 oz).

What's the conversion ratio for Fromage Frais to Crème Fraîche?

Use 80% as much (0.8 oz per 1 oz). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Fromage Frais and Crème Fraîche interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Much richer and fattier; tangier and less spreadable..

Is Crème Fraîche a better substitute than other options for Fromage Frais?

Crème Fraîche is one of the options SubSwap lists for Fromage Frais. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Fromage Frais substitutes.

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