Easy crème fraîche recipes

Easy crème fraîche recipes

Creamy salmon pasta

You can't go wrong with salmon, pasta and a great big dollop of crème fraîche. Make our high protein, low salt midweek dinner in a matter of 20 minutes.

Salmon and chard pie

Try our delicious crispy salmon pie for a casual midweek meal. Buttery swiss chard (stems and all), fresh salmon chunks and plenty of crème fraîche makes for a perfect filo pastry pie filling.

Courgette and mint soup

A vibrant, summery soup packed with courgette, fresh mint and lemon zest. Best served with a dollop of crème fraîche on top for an extra creamy texture.

Beetroot, horseradish and crème fraîche dip

This vibrant red party dip really packs a punch from earthy beets and fiery horseradish. Balance out the flavours with a cooling crème fraîche base. You can put this together in a flash, all it needs is a quick whizz in a food processor.

Potato pancakes

Try our moreish potato pancakes topped with crème fraîche and chives for a savoury brunch this weekend.

Rich tomato and thyme soup

Perfect for blowing away the cobwebs, this warming soup features plum tomatoes, carrot and thyme. Finish by stirring through rich crème fraîche and serve with plenty of crusty bread.

Healthy salmon pasta

Make your next salmon pasta dish really creamy (but still healthy) with reduced-fat crème fraîche. Peas and dill add greenery and there's lemon zest for freshness.

Blueberry and lemon scones

Ramp up your scones by adding blueberries, crème fraîche and a zingy lemon glaze to the mix. Perfect for an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

Beef stroganoff

A Russian classic, this beef and chestnut mushroom stroganoff is made super-creamy with a tub of crème fraîche. There's paprika for that signature colour, plus a little celery salt and fries to serve.

Caramelised banana fool with ginger

These little banana pots make a great family pudding. Caramelised bananas form the base of the dessert, topped with a banana fool made from crème fraîche and yogurt and finished with a crumbling of ginger nut biscuits.

Flammkuchen

Similar to a pizza but without the tomato sauce, this festive German flammkuchen recipe tops a doughy base with smoky bacon lardons, smooth crème fraîche, nutmeg and fresh thyme.

Chocolate fondant with crème fraîche sorbet

Blow your friends away with this chocolate fondant recipe served with a creamy crème fraîche sorbet. It takes a bit of effort but is totally worth it. Extremely indulgent, decadent chocolate paired with a slightly sharp, refreshing sorbet is an instant winner.

Wild salmon, pickled gherkins, crème fraîche and dill

This recipe for wild salmon with pickled gherkins, crème fraîche and dill is a perfect example of how quality ingredients prepared simply but well make a vibrant dish with clean flavours. Serve up as a simple but impressive dinner party starter.