Sainsbury's Half Fat Crème Frâiche

It is a sad fact that far too many reduced fat products also seem to be “taste reduced” – thankfully Sainsbury’s Be Good To Yourself 50% less fat Crème is not one of these! It can be bought in any branch of Sainsburys, and is found in the dairy section (near the cream) costing around 89p for a 200ml carton, although it does seem to be on special offer quite often. The carton is mainly white and is cylindrical in shape, being approx 6 cm tall and 9cm in diameter. The lid of the carton displays the navy blue and turquoise “Sainsbury’s Be Good to ... more

Sainsburys Half Fat (Be Good To Yourself) Creme Fraiche. About £1.39 for a large tub This is by and large, the most versatile product that i use to cook with. Having been brought up in a German Family, I love all things creamy, but being a scientist I am aware that this isn't very healthy. This product helps me satisfy my need for creamy things while still being relatively healthy. It is more running in texture than full fat creme fraiches, but this just makes it more easy to use, you can just pour it from the tub. I love the taste of it, tangy and creamy, and it's so smooth to eat. I use it ... more

I love creamy food so rather than using cream I'll add creme fraiche to a sauce I'm making. This half fat creme fraiche is one that I use quite often as it seems to taste just as good as the full fat one. I feel I am being much healthier aswell but tend use lots of it! Just stir it into a sauce near the end of cooking - it can be anything from a pasta sauce to a curry. Not much is needed and it gives a sauce a lovely smooth texture. Creme fraiche is also great on desserts. One of my favorites is adding it onto tinned peaches soaked in brandy then topping it with some brown sugar which then ... more