Honey Vanilla Crème Fraîche Recipes

CARAMELIZED APPLES WITH HONEY VANILLA CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the crème fraîche, honey and vanilla till smooth. Cover and keep in the fridge till ready to serve.
• Melt the butter in a skillet on a low to medium heat then add the apples.
• Sautè the apples for around 5 minutes, till they soften and mix in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cook for a further 2 minutes till the sugar has melted and the apple pieces are well coated.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool till it is just warm, then serve with a spoonful of honey vanilla crème fraîche and honey roasted pecans.

INA'S HONEY VANILLA CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• To make a thin sauce for fresh fruit: In a medium bowl, combine creme fraiche, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla seeds, and stir to combine; serve.
• To make a thick sauce for cakes: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine creme fraiche, honey, vanilla extract, and vanilla seeds. Mix on high speed until mixture is the consistency of whipped cream, about 1 minute.

FRENCH TOAST CROSTINI WITH HONEY CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, vanilla, salt and cinnamon until well blended.
• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Remember, butter burns very quickly. Dip each side of the bread in the egg mixture and gently shake off excess egg batter. Do not over soak the bread, or it will be soggy. When the butter begins to foam, add the egg-soaked bread to the pan. Cook over medium-high heat. Peek under the edges of the bread with a spatula and flip when the toast is golden brown. Repeat. Keep warm between 2 plates on the stove top or in a 150 to 200 degree F oven.
• Garnish the top of each slice of French toast with 1 to 2 tablespoons of Honey Creme Fraiche, drizzle with lavender honey and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of toasted almonds. Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread.
• In a medium bowl combine all of the ingredients and whisk well.

ROASTED APRICOTS WITH HONEY-VANILLA CRèME FRAîCHE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix brown sugar and cardamom in 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add apricots. Pour 1/4 cup water and 2 tablespoons honey over fruit; dot with butter. Roast until apricots are tender, occasionally basting with syrup in dish, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
• Whisk crème fraîche, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons honey, and vanilla in small bowl.
• Divide warm apricots and syrup among small bowls. Spoon honey-vanilla crème fraîche over and serve.