Crème Fraîche

Literally, crème fraîche means fresh cream. This dairy product is made by combining a bacterial culture with heavy cream and is quite similar to sour cream. While crème fraîche and sour cream are similar, crème fraîche has a thicker, cheese-like consistency and a less tangy flavor.

It has more calories and fat than sour cream, as opposed to cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Therefore, people watching their calorie intake might not want to choose it. One ounce (28 grams) has 100 calories and 11 grams of fat, about twice as much as sour cream. Despite being a high-calorie food, crème fraîche is a perfect addition to sauces and soups, you can boil it without worrying about separation because of its high-fat content. Although crème fraîche may be used as a simple 1:1 replacement for sour cream, bear in mind that the food may taste different due to its milder flavor.