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crème fraîche

[ krem fresh, kreem; French krem fresh ]

noun

, French Cooking.
  1. slightly fermented cream that has been thickened by lactic acids and natural fermentation.


crème fraîche

/ ˈkrɛm ˈfrɛʃ /

noun

  1. thickened and slightly fermented cream


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Word History and Origins

Origin of crème fraîche1

< French: literally, fresh cream

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crème fraîche1

French, literally: fresh cream

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Example Sentences

Russ & Daughters American Caviar Gift Set Three 50-gram tins of the finest domestic caviar, complete with crème fraîche and blinis.

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