Fromage frais

[gilly123]

Has anyone seen this on sale anywhere? I have looked in Illeli & Lemar its for a particular recipe. Is there a local equivalent ? Thanks in advance .

[Deniz1]

I have been trying to get it here for years and no luck have been told Illeli have it sometimes but never when I go there! I did have some from Slimming World once that came from the greek side but it was not very nice and nothing like the UK stuff.

[Spud50]

I use Labne which is similar to fromage frais. You can get it in a pink tub and a blue tub. The tub is the shape of a butter tub. The pink is a light one. Never used it i UK so don't know if this tastes different. I only use it in cooking as part of slimming world recipes.

[Deniz1]

The uk one is similar to light natural yoghurt but tastes a bit creamier. The blue Labne would be best I think as it is fluffier than the pink one.

[Philoz]

I did buy some a while back from the deli section in Tempo catalkoy.

[Deniz1]

Well I am blowed I am in Tempo most days and I have never seen it. Cottage cheese and sour cream yes.

[Philoz]

Deniz 1-I am not making it up,I used one half to make a delicious potato ,chives and fromage frais salad , the other half went in to a rather nice Chicken Tikka Korma.

[Deniz1]

I will have to check the deli counter more often.

[Carbotec]

I use Labne to make Mascapone and it tastes fabulous.

[Ragged Robin]

If you want it as a dressing or a topping try mixing double cream with natural yoghurt. Approx half and half, but you can adjust to taste and also add sugar to taste as a cheaper and healthier alternative to pour over a fruit salad to pure cream. You can also whip fruit that is going a bit soft but still edible (bananas and strawberries are best) to make a light dessert.

[Deniz1]

CArbotec why make Mascapone when you can buy it?