If you don't live in France, you may need a good creme fraiche recipe to make your own. The process of making creme fraiche is very simple; read on to learn how to make creme fraiche.

Creme fraiche is the French version of sour cream. The term can be translated as "fresh cream", and consists of heavy cream that has been "soured" to develop a tangy flavor. Although it's typically thinner and less sour than sour cream, creme fraiche is delicious with the same main dishes, desserts, vegetables and fruits.

1. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it comes close to 100 degrees.
2. Combine the cream and buttermilk in a bowl.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel.
4. Let the mixture sit at room temperature overnight. If your house is cold, consider placing the container in the oven with only the light on.
5. The next day, cover and refrigerate the Creme Fraiche for 24 hours before using.
6. Store the Creme Fraiche in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

1. Place a dollop on fresh blueberries and drizzle on a little honey.
2. Serve with smoked salmon and capers.
3. Mix with equal parts of whipped cream as a topping for pumpkin pie.
4. Change the taste and texture of the creme fraiche by adding dill, capers and cornichons.Food Network: Tyler Florence's Dill Creme Fraiche
5. Turn the creme fraiche into a sweet variety by adding chocolate and cocoa powder.Food Network: chocolate creme fraiche
6. Horseradish and white wine vinegar will give your sour cream or creme fraiche a pungent kick.Epicurious: Horseradish Creme Fraiche
7. Use fresh dill and black pepper to create a truly savory Creme Fraiche.Epicurious: Pepper Dill creme fraiche