Must I use creme fraiche only or can I use greek yoghurt instead?

[Pinkmarshmallow]

Just made a broccoli & cheese soup. Recipe says to stir in creme fraiche but I don't have any, can I use greek yoghurt instead? What's the difference anyway? THanks.

[TrillianAstra]

Do it. As long as the yoghurt isn't sweetened or strawberry-flavoured.

[Pinkmarshmallow]

Thanks TrillianAstra, yes it's plain greek yoghurt.

[TrillianAstra]

Yoghurt

Creme fraiche

Both bacterial fermentation of milk, don't really understand the difference.

[Pinkmarshmallow]

Will let you know how it goes....

[TrillianAstra]

Yes, it is a dangerous adventure you are embarking on, you'd better let us know you get back safely

[Pinkmarshmallow]

I'm sure the suspense has been killing you waiting for this all afternoon.... I have survived the dangerous greek yoghurt expedition and live to tell the tale!
It was delicious. Yummy. DD also loved it and I had an unexpected visitor for lunch and they loved it too (or so they said, anyway!) (and yes, they're both fine still too.) Will definitely be making it again.

[TrillianAstra]

Well done

It's definitely easier to only need one kind of fermented milk product in the fridge

[Pinkmarshmallow]

Absolutely. Lol @ "fermented milk product".... I'm gonna start writing that on my shopping list instead of yoghurt in memory of this adventure.

[StirlingSwooshBang]

OMG - I have just had this dilemma!!

I have made Jamie's MOF Lasagne and the recipe says to use Creme Fraiche on the top but I didn't have enough so I mixed it with some greek yoghurt and spread that on the top. We are yet to eat it.

Who would have thought? Two creme fraiche/yoghurt problems in one day

[TrillianAstra]

Just remembered - do not under any circumstances use Fromage Frais! It curdles and goes horrible.

[Pinkmarshmallow]

Isn't fromage frais usually flavoured? Wouldn't fancy brocolli, cheese & strawberry soup anyway!

Stirling, how was your lasagne?