Fromage Blanc

LibbyR · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Perth, Australia

What would be an appropriate substitute for fromage blanc? Options include sour cream, Greek yoghurt, creme fraiche.
Has anyone tracked it down in Perth, Australia?

Many thanks.

clotilde · Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:57 am Post subject:

Hi Libby,
I would say the closest equivalent would be Greek-style yogurt, in terms of texture and fat content.
If by any chance you can find quark, it is the German cousin of fromage blanc. It's somewhat stiffer, though, so it needs to be thinned with a little milk.
And on an unrelated note, I wish I could teleport myself to an outdoor table at Little Creatures! Smile

Clotilde.

CadburyQueen · Joined: 15 Jul 2010 Posts: 5 Location: New York, NY

For the most part, yes, greek yogurt is probably the best substitute for fromage blanc. However, I have seen some rather unusual substitutions for an assortment of items. Believe it or not, I onced substituted fromage blanc with mushed brie cheese. The consistency was somewhat similar, but far more buttery and solid. In short, if you don't want something butter, don't stick with it. If you want to experiment, give it a shot. Smile

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LibbyR · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Perth, Australia

Thanks for your responses. I wanted to try a Blackcurrant and Almond Clafoutis recipe from Gabriel Gate's Tour de France recipe collection http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipe/10322/Stage_7:_Blackcurrant_and_almond_clafoutis
I think I will try Greek yoghurt and see how it works out. Will let you know.

Judy · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2010 11:48 pm Post subject:

Clotilde, I just had a Pipsqueak Best Cider from the Little Creatures brewery last night. But here in Adelaide, sadly not at one of their outside tables.

LibbyR, good luck with your recipe - let us know how it turns out.
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swan · Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:00 pm Post subject:

libbyR, you probably don't want brie in that one ... Very Happy

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LibbyR · Joined: 04 Oct 2004 Posts: 10 Location: Perth, Australia

Well, I used Greek yoghurt and the recipe worked out fine. Thanks.

Clothilde, I had dinner at Little Creatures with friends from work last night. We had to be inside though, as it's winter here and a tad cold to be outside in Fremantle at night.