6 creme fraiche recipes

Give a classic pumpkin pie a modern twist with creme fraiche that makes the pie differently rich and delicious. Brandy is an enhancer and makes the pie taste even better with just enough tang.

Creme Fraiche is so versatile, it can be used in plenty of ways, and just a spoonful adds the creaminess and richness, it's used so often in desserts; and instead of store-bought, you can actually make your own delicious and creamy creme fraiche.

Chilled nectarine yogurt dessert blended with honey, almond extract, and gelatin. Light summer dessert that sets in stemmed glasses for an elegant finish.

Homemade creme fraiche from whipping cream and sour cream, cultured 24 hours at room temperature. Serve as a dipping sauce with fresh strawberries.

Shrimp ceviche "cooked" in fresh lime juice with green onions and capers, folded with homemade creme fraiche. An elegant make-ahead appetizer served on lettuce or scallop shells.

Crispy phyllo tart shells filled with homemade creme fraiche and topped with fresh mixed berries on a raspberry coulis. An elegant French-inspired dessert with shatteringly flaky pastry and tangy cream.