Dairy & Eggs
Substitutes for Creme Fraiche in gelato
Creme fraiche is a thick, matured cream cultured with lactic bacteria, typically standardized to 30% fat. In gelato it acts as a tangy, high-fat dairy component that enriches body while adding a gentle acidic note. If you're out of creme fraiche or need a different profile, these are the closest functional swaps — ranked by how similar they are on the balancing numbers, with the impact of each swap.
Swap ~1:1, then -5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +5% fat — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +8% fat, +8% solids — adjust to compensate.
Swap ~1:1, then +10% solids — adjust to compensate.
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