can I substitute cream for fromage frais

[jubieanna]

I'm cooking a cajun chicken dish which requires double cream. as I'm cutting down at the moment and trying to be healthy, can I substitute the cream for fromage frais or something less calorific!

[Quassia]

I can't see why not jubie .. it just wont be so rich & creamy.

[rowanwitch]

usually yes....but it is more likely to split because of the lower fat content... if you do blend a little cornflour into it first about half a teaspoom to a couple of tablespoons of fromage frais.... the 0% fat greek yoghurt often works better as it is thicker and creamier

[mccfluff]

what about low fat greek yogurt or creme fraiche instead?

[ChuckFickens]

LOL, Loving the avatar :) ^

[mccfluff]

triggs has to take the credit for that one!

[jubieanna]

which would be the best out of greek yogurt, creme fraiche or fromage frais?

[mccfluff]

for me greek yogurt but that's my taste

[jubieanna]

I use the greek yogurt to make a dip so I know I like that. I think I'll try that.

many thanks to all for your speedy replies

[chazza]

Yoghurt can change the taste of a dish. If I dont have cream I use milk and some cornflour to thicken it up. Same consistency but with fewer calories

[Ratty2E]

I don't really know about calorific content but I tend to use creme fraiche or Elmlea light.

[237SJ]

I always use half fat cream fraiche for anything that needs cream. Usually works a treat (Sainsburys do a half fat one)

[Euphemia]

Ditto 237SJ

[pink-kittens]

I wouldnt use yoghurt as a replacement, it doesn't taste very nice as cajun chicken, use low fat creme freche instead