Monday, September 15, 2008

Scallion & Chive Crème Fraîche

Like scallion cream cheese—the only acceptable cream cheese—except snootier and not cheese.

Scallion & Chive Crème Fraîche
Scallion & Chive Crème Fraîche

Makes one cup.

Ingredients:

1 cup crème fraîche
1/3 cup thinly-sliced scallion (green onion)
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons finely-chopped chive
1 teaspoon white pepper
sea salt, to taste

Scallion & Chive Crème Fraîche
Folding in the scallion and chive

Combine crème fraîche, scallion, 2 tablespoons of chive, and white pepper in a bowl. Fold together. Taste and adjust salt.

Refrigerate at least 60 minutes before use. Top with the remaining two teaspoons of chive. Great as a garnish on baked potatoes, nachos, or anywhere else sour cream is specified.

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