Clotted Cream

 

Clotted Cream

Aunt Kate taught me that clotted cream was the best thing since peanut butter and she was right. It’s delicious with raspberry or strawberry jam on biscuits or English muffins. She then explained that in America you can’t truly find unpasteurized milk to make the perfect clotted cream, but she said there was a way to make it without taking hours and not turning out properly. This recipe is simple and easy to make and only takes less than an hour to make. It is comparable to English Clotted Cream or Devonshire Cream for any breakfast or afternoon tea.

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What is Clotted Cream?

Clotted cream, also known as Cornish or Devonshire cream, is a luxurious delight. With its rich texture and high-fat content of 55-65%, this luscious treat resembles a creamy blend of butter and whipped cream.

Typically enjoyed atop scones with jam during classic English cream teas, it offers a subtle sweetness and tang that enhances every bite.

How to Make Homemade Clotted Cream

In Aunt Kate’s recipe, she blended heavy cream with mascarpone cheese. Mascarpone Cheese is an Italian cream cheese that is light and delicious. Usually, it’s used in Tiramisu but Aunt Kate said that was for another day and suggested I ask Momma Videccia about it. (see Italian month for more on this product). The combination of the heavy cream and Mascarpone Cheese creates a light texture, while the mascarpone enriches it.

Making clotted cream is super simple:

1. Whip the cream until soft peaks form.

2. Mix in mascarpone and sugar, then whip until smooth.

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