Q: What is creme fraiche? It was an ingredient in a pumpkin tart recipe. — Peggy Moon, Sterling Heights, Mich. A: Pronounced "krem fresh" this rich-tasting cream is the French version of sour cream.

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A: Pronounced “krem fresh” this rich-tasting cream is the French version of sour cream. Like sour cream, crème fraîche has a fermenting agent that thickens it. What’s different about creme fraiche is ...