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Problem getting 8% Fromage Frais

Asked on 11 Dec 2019 by deborah77

Hi,
I want to make the recipe mascarpone mousse with figs in Marsala.
I am having a problem getting the fromage frais, Waitrose sell the fat free one.
Could I use Greek yoghurt or would you suggest something else.

Thanks
Deborah

Lindsey, Food Editor replied

Hello Deborah,

8% Fromage Frais is usually available in Waitrose – either Waitrose own brand or Rians La Faisselle brand (I’ve seen Rians on French Click as well).

If you cannot get the 8% I sometimes use the fat-free fromage frais (which seems to be available just about everywhere) – For 200ml I would substitute with 150ml of the fat-free fromage frais combined with 50ml extra thick double cream or full-fat crème fraîche.

Or yes you could use thick Greek yoghurt – I’d use Fage Total 5%

Best wishes

Lindsey