Dairy
Schmand
Schmand is a German and Central European soured cream product, typically milder and sometimes higher fat than basic saure Sahne, used in both sweet cakes and savoury sauces. Texture is spoonable and smooth. Use in German cheesecakes, dips, and cream sauces. Substitute crème fraîche or full-fat sour cream when Schmand is unavailable, adjusting fat and tang.
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Characteristics
Preparations
BakedChilledDolloped
Traits
Baking FriendlyCreamyCulturedGerman StyleMild TangSmooth
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Saure Sahne
Crème Fraîche
Schlagsahne
History
DE
German dairies produced Schmand as a distinct soured cream style for home baking and cooking.
DE
Packaged Schmand became a standard German supermarket dairy.
Schmand recipes travelled with German baking culture internationally.