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7 Savory Ways to Use Crème Fraîche

By Nina Friend Updated July 06, 2018
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Chicken with White Wine and Creme Fraiche
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Who says crème fraîche is only for desserts? Not us, and with these savory crème fraîche-centric recipes, you won't either.

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Pizza with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche and Caviar

Pizza with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche and Caviar
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Wolfgang Puck's iconic smoked salmon and caviar pizza is perhaps one of the most recognizable uses for crème fraîche when it comes to savory dishes.

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Gingered Carrot Soup with Crème Fraîche

Gingered Carrot Soup with Crème Fraîche
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Crème fraîche was pretty much made to go on top of soup, and it's a particularly perfect match with this gingered carrot one.

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Mussels with Pancetta and Crème Fraîche

Mussels with Pancetta and Crème Fraîche
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This two-step mussel dish is well worth the number ingredients called for in the recipe, which includes everything from pancetta to marjoram.

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Potato Latkes with Gravlax, Crème Fraîche and Caviar

Potato Latkes with Gravlax, Crème Fraîche and Caviar
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These little potato pancakes are a fun and fancy party appetizer. Serve them plain or kick them up a notch with caviar and crème fraîche.

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Shrimp à l'Américaine

Shrimp à l’Américaine
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This spin on the classic tomatoes-and-wine shrimp dish is made with cognac, cayenne pepper, and crème fraîche.

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Rye and Crème Fraîche Strata with Smoked Salmon

Rye and Creme Fraiche Strata with Smoked Salmon
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This is bread pudding like you've never seen it before: made of rye and filled with crème fraîche, the strata is topped with smoked salmon and red onion.

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Chicken with White Wine and Crème Fraîche

Chicken with White Wine and Creme Fraiche
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This delectable chicken is poached then seared in a pan of crème fraîche and butter, resulting in perfectly crispy skin.

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