Fluffy Biscuits With Crème Fraîche

These fluffy and slightly sweet Crème Fraîche Biscuits are the perfect base for strawberry shortcake or served with creamy salted butter, alongside tea. Lighter than a traditional buttermilk biscuit, they’re the dessert version!

 

Soft and Fluffy Crème Fraîche Biscuits (Perfect for Strawberry Shortcake!)

I love homemade Southern-style breads and biscuits, swapping out the butter & buttermilk for crème fraîche gives these biscuits a luxurious and fluffier texture than you can imagine.

When people think of biscuits, they might think of something super savory like warm biscuits and hearty sausage gravy, but did you know they could be a sweet treat, too?

My first thought was, I need to make some strawberry shortcakes with these. The biscuits have a distinct vanilla flavor from the addition of vanilla pasta, so I knew that diced strawberries and an extra dollop of whipped cream would take the classic strawberry biscuit dessert over the top.

Serve them as a dessert at your next dinner party with strawberries or peaches, or go the afternoon tea route and serve them with homemade homemade lemon curd, and clotted cream.

These are not the traditional tall and flaky buttermilk biscuits that we love for dinner in the South. They don’t have butter in the dough which is what creates those tall flaky biscuits. Instead the crème fraîche creates a softer texture with a rich slightly sweet taste.

What is Crème Fraîche?

It’s similar to sour cream but thicker, richer, and slightly sweeter. It’s made from heavy cream and buttermilk so it has that tang we know and love. It has a higher fat content, which lends itself to making super-rich pastries. It can be used in place of sour cream in many recipes!

Why Sweet Cream Biscuits Will Be Your New Obsession

• Tender Crumb – Light, fluffy, and tender, the crème fraîche ensures your biscuits will always come out perfect.
• Rich Flavor – A little tang, sweetness, and vanilla wrapped up in one bite. 
• Versatile Base – These biscuits’ light vanilla flavor and soft texture are perfect for various toppings.

A Few Must-Have Ingredients

For the full list, check the Recipe Card below, but here are a couple things you’ll want to grab:

• Crème fraîche – Find it near the cheese or dairy case.
• Vanilla paste – It adds such a warm, deep vanilla flavor. If you don’t have it, vanilla extract will work.
• Demerara sugar – For a crunchy top. Turbinado or even regular sugar can pinch-hit if needed.

How To Make Soft and Fluffy Biscuits

Step One: Make Biscuit Dough

The dough will be much softer than a traditional buttermilk biscuit dough.

Step Two: Cut Biscuits

Step Three: Brush Pastry

Make them once, and you’ll start looking for excuses to serve biscuits with everything, strawberries, creamy lemon curd, or just a pat of creamy salted butter.

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