Seasoned Crème Fraîche Base
A velvety white pie base using rich crème fraîche seasoned with coarse black pepper. Popular variations include Lemon-Herb (adding lemon zest and fresh thyme) or Garlic-Parmesan (whisking in roasted garlic and microplaned Parmigiano).
Ingredients
- Crème Fraîche8 oz
- Coarsely Cracked Black Pepper1 tsp
- Fine Sea Salt0.5 tsp
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 tbsp
Preparation
- Whisk crème fraîche, cracked black pepper, salt, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth.
- Optional Variation (Lemon-Herb): Whisk in 1 tsp fresh lemon zest and 1 tsp chopped thyme.
- Optional Variation (Garlic-Parmesan): Whisk in 2 heads of roasted garlic purée and 2 tbsp microplaned Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Spread evenly over stretched dough as a luxurious white sauce base.