Convert Crème Fraîche from Cup (US) to Cup

How many cups is 1 US cup of crème fraîche?

1 US cup of crème fraîche (crème fraîche) is 0.96 cups. 2 US cups of crème fraîche is 1.92 cups. 1/2 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.48 cups. 1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of crème fraîche is 0.24 cups. Use the converter below for any amount.

  • These figures use the metric cup (250 ml). A US cup is slightly smaller at 240 ml, so it holds a little less.
  • These figures use the US cup (240 ml). A metric cup is slightly larger at 250 ml, so it holds a little more.
  • Cup sizes are not standard worldwide, so the same cup of an ingredient can weigh more or less depending on the country. What is a cup measurement →

Crème fraîche is thick cultured cream with a rich, tangy flavour and a fat content of around 30%. One metric cup (250 ml) weighs around 230 grams or 8.11 ounces. It is used in sauces, soups, and tarts, and holds together when heated without splitting like regular cream.

Tubs of crème fraîche are sold by weight, but recipes often call for cups or tablespoons. Converting between the two stops you reaching for a second tub mid-recipe or wasting the end of one.

Also known as

  • crème fraîche
  • creme fraiche

Sour cream is thinner and lighter than crème fraîche, with lower fat and a similar tang. They are close in weight (250 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 by volume in dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche holds together better under heat while sour cream can split. See what 1 US cup of sour cream is in cups.

Cream cheese is a soft fresh cheese with the same weight as crème fraîche (230 g per cup each) but a denser, spreadable texture and a milder tang. Swap 1:1 by volume in cold dips and toppings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is the safer choice as cream cheese can turn grainy under heat. See what 1 US cup of cream cheese is in cups.

Greek yoghurt has a similar thick, spoonable texture to crème fraîche but much less fat and a sharper tang. They are close in weight (260 g vs 230 g per cup) and swap 1:1 in cold dips and dressings; for cooked sauces, crème fraîche is more stable under heat. See what 1 US cup of greek yoghurt is in cups.

Heavy cream is uncultured, so it lacks the tang of crème fraîche though both share a high fat content. They are close in weight (240 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; heavy cream is the one you can whip, while crème fraîche holds together better in cooked sauces. See what 1 US cup of heavy cream is in cups.

Whipping cream is lighter than crème fraîche, with around 30 to 35% fat and no tang. They are close in weight (238 g vs 230 g per cup), so swap 1:1 in sauces and toppings; whipping cream is the one to reach for when a recipe asks for whipped cream. See what 1 US cup of whipping cream is in cups.

Mascarpone is a rich Italian cream cheese, denser and heavier than crème fraîche (240 g vs 230 g per cup) with a sweeter, milder flavour. Swap 1:1 by volume in desserts and creamy fillings; crème fraîche brings a sharper tang while mascarpone stays smooth and sweet. See what 1 US cup of mascarpone is in cups.

Out of crème fraîche? See crème fraîche substitutes →

No measuring cups? The tool below gets you close, and a measuring cup set keeps every batch the same.

Scoop it right, get measuring cups

Crème Fraîche Measurement Converter

Enter a value and pick your units.

Result

0.96 Cup

Common Crème Fraîche Conversions

Here are the most common crème fraîche conversions from cups (US) to cups.

Cups (US)Cups
0.25 cups (US)0.24 cups
0.5 cups (US)0.48 cups
0.75 cups (US)0.72 cups
1 cup (US)0.96 cups
1.25 cups (US)1.2 cups
1.5 cups (US)1.44 cups
2 cups (US)1.92 cups
2.5 cups (US)2.4 cups
3 cups (US)2.88 cups

Crème Fraîche Conversion Chart

The conversion chart below gives a quick reference for converting crème fraîche from Cup (US) to Cup and other measurements.

cup(US)cupgramsouncestbsptsp
0.25 cup (US)0.24 cup55.2 g1.95 oz4 tbsp12 tsp
0.5 cup (US)0.48 cup110.4 g3.89 oz8 tbsp24 tsp
1 cup (US)0.96 cup220.8 g7.79 oz16 tbsp48 tsp
2 cup (US)1.92 cup441.6 g15.57 oz32 tbsp96 tsp

This is a volume conversion, so the result is the same for every ingredient. Use the cups (US) to cups volume converter to switch between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and millilitres without weighing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 1 US cup of crème fraîche in cups?
1 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 2 US cups of crème fraîche is 1.92 cups and 0.5 US cups is 0.48 cups. Use the converter above for any quantity, or check the conversion chart on this page for the most common amounts at a glance. Open the crème fraîche converter
How many cups is 1.5 US cups of crème fraîche?
1.5 US cups of crème fraîche is 1.44 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Type any other amount into the converter above for the exact figure, or use the chart below for the common ones.
What is 2 US cups of crème fraîche in cups?
2 US cups of crème fraîche is 1.92 cups. Conversions scale in a straight line, so halving or doubling a recipe keeps the same ratio. 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups, and you can multiply or divide that figure to match whatever your recipe needs. Enter any amount in the converter above for an exact cups reading.
How many US cups of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups?
0.96 cups of crème fraîche is 1 US cup. The conversion works the same in reverse, so you can switch between cups and US cups without changing the result. This helps when a recipe lists US cups but you would rather weigh or measure in cups. The converter above and the chart below cover both directions for any amount.
Are crème fraîche and crème fraîche the same thing?
Yes. Crème fraîche is another name for crème fraîche, so they are the same ingredient and convert identically. 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups under either name, and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Recipes use the two names interchangeably, so you can follow either one without changing quantities or weighing any differently.
What is 1/2 cup (US) crème fraîche in cups?
1/2 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.48 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Half measures come up often when scaling a recipe down, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other amount, or the chart below for the common ones.
What is 1/4 cup (US) crème fraîche in cups?
1/4 US cup (0.25 US cup) of crème fraîche is 0.24 cups. The ratio is fixed, so 1 US cup of crème fraîche is 0.96 cups and 2 US cups is 1.92 cups. Quarter amounts often come up when scaling a recipe down step by step, and the figure divides cleanly. Use the converter above for any other quantity, or the chart below for the most common amounts.

Other Ingredients

If you need help with any other ingredients click below: