Clotted cream is a traditional British topping that originated in England. It is a smooth, yellow cream that is very thick and indulgent. It is believed that clotted cream originated in Devon as well as Cornwall in the southwestern corner of England, but it is also successfully made in Yorkshire (which does not sit very well with those from the Southwest). It is also called Devonshire, Devon clotted cream, or Cornish clotted cream, depending on where it was made.
The dish is traditionally made with full-fat unpasteurized cow's milk, although many recipes today feature heavy cream. In order for it to be considered authentic clotted cream, it needs to contain about 55 percent butterfat. The milk or cream is heated in a shallow pan for many hours until the cream rises to the surface and thickens or clots (hence the name). This thickened cream is skimmed off the top and is served with scones, at afternoon teas, and on summer berries. It has the consistency of softened cream cheese and tastes similar to a quality unsalted butter. It is sold in jars depending on the brand, and it is at least three times the price of whipped cream.
Clotted cream is an essential component of either a Devon or Cornish cream tea (a light meal with afternoon tea). It would be unheard of to have a cream tea without clotted cream, which is served in place of butter. Depending on the county where one is enjoying the clotted cream, it is either spread on the scone first and then topped with jam, or the jam goes on first followed by the cream.
The cream is not restricted to afternoon teas, however. It is used in much the same way as heavy or whipping cream (called double or thick cream in the U.K.). In the summer months, it is common to serve a huge dollop of clotted cream on fresh strawberries, or any berry, for that matter. Clotted cream is too thick to use in or on a cake and cannot be whipped like heavy cream.Whereas heavy and light cream can be cooked, clotted cream cannot.
Clotted cream has a mildly sweet flavor often described as having a nutty, cooked milk taste. It has been characterized as falling somewhere between whipped cream and butter in terms of its richness.
Clotted Cream Recipes
The ubiquitous accompaniment for clotted cream is a scone, along with some jam, but the British specialty is also delicious with muffins and quick bread. Contemporary cooks have also incorporated clotted cream into recipes like fudge, ice cream, and chocolate truffles.
Easy British Scones (Serve with clotted cream and jam on top.)
Chocolate Truffles (Replace the cream cheese with clotted cream.)
Vanilla Fudge (Swap out the sour cream for clotted cream.)
Where to Buy Clotted Cream
Unlike other types of cream, the clotted variety travels very well, and because of this, the cream has been sent through the mail for decades to all corners of the world.
Clotted cream is sold in jars ranging in size from 1 to 8 ounces and can be found online and perhaps in very well-stocked supermarkets. To ensure it is authentic, it needs to come from Devon or Cornwall; Cornish clotted cream is a holder of the EU's Protection of Designated Origin. That means it can officially be labeled as highly coveted Cornish clotted cream if it is produced from milk from Cornwall and is 55 percent butterfat. The unique, slightly yellow, Cornish clotted cream color is due to the highcarotenelevels in the grass. Clotted cream from Stamfrey Farm in Yorkshire is also an acceptable variety.
It is also very easy to make your own clotted cream. All you need is heavy cream, an oven, and a lot of time.
Storage
Clotted cream—both homemade and store-bought—has a short shelf life. The clotted cream needs to be refrigerated, and once the jar is opened, it will last only three days. Homemade clotted cream will stay fresh for three to four days but can be frozen for longer storage.
Clotted cream is a rich and luxurious spread that is a traditional accompaniment to scones and tea in the United Kingdom. It is made by slowly heating heavy cream until a layer of clotted cream (“the clot”) forms on the surface.
In the U.K., it's common to serve a dollop of clotted cream with fresh strawberries or other summer berries. You can use clotted cream in place of butter to accompany baked goods such as muffins and quick breads. Additionally, In the U.K., it's used to make confections such as fudge, ice cream and truffles.
To be true clotted cream it has to have a minimum fat content of 55%, although most of the clotted cream made in England leans towards a rich 64%. As you can probably tell from these numbers it is not the healthiest thing in the world. In the U.S, clotted cream would be classed as butter due to its high fat content.
The word scone originated in Scotland; 'Skone' comes from the Dutch word 'schoonbrot' which means beautiful bread. It is said to have originated in Tavistock Abbey in Devon in the 11th Century where the monks used to make clotted cream and feed the labourers with bread, jam and cream.
Following a 1987 ruling from the Food and Drug Administration, the interstate sale of raw milk was banned in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, raw milk can contain harmful bacteria and germs, which can be especially risky for certain individuals like those who are pregnant or elderly ...
Clotted cream and whipped cream are both made with heavy cream, but while whipped cream is whipped into airy peaks, clotted cream is heated and separated, for a far denser texture. With its ultra-thick consistency, clotted cream can even be mistaken for butter.
Well, according to Darren McGrady, a former chef who worked for the Royal Family for over 10 years, the Queen prefered jam first. He tweeted: “The Queen always had home-made Balmoral jam first with clotted cream on top at Buckingham Palace garden parties in the royal tea tent and all royal tea parties.”
"The Canadian Government" has not allowed companies the quota to import Clotted Cream from England. If/when independent retail locations import Clotted Cream they would be (and are) subject to a tax and tarrif around 70% of the retail price of the cream.
British scones are more closely related to American biscuits. While a British "biscuit" is what we would call a crunchy cookie! Sometimes made with raisins or sultanas, British scones are on the plain side compared with American scones, which are typically heavily flavored and topped with a drizzle or glaze.
Crème fraîche can be used as a clotted cream substitute as a topping for fruit and baked goods as it has a similar thickness and creaminess to that of clotted cream. But considering crème fraîche's more tangy, sour flavour, it will be a better fit for some recipes than others.
It is absolutely permissable to bring clotted cream into the US from the UK. I've done it multiple times, but not in carry-on, it must go in checked baggage. Wrap it tightly in cling film to prevent leaks, pack in a soft cooler with a freezer block, declare on customs form et voila, clotted cream in the US!
Fortunately, you can easily make a substitute at home. Of course, it doesn't perfectly replicate the flavors of the original, but it's still delicious! All you need is three beautifully fatty ingredients: butter, sour cream, and cream cheese. You should definitely opt for the highest quality ingredients you can afford.
It is also called Devonshire, Devon clotted cream, or Cornish clotted cream, depending on where it was made. The dish is traditionally made with full-fat unpasteurized cow's milk, although many recipes today feature heavy cream.
British scones are usually lightly sweetned and contain fruit like currants or berries.Scottish scones are often closer to a biscuit and are made with buttermilk, though some Scottish grandmothers will swear you should only use sour milk.
It's often served on scones with jam, but would be just as delicious spread onto crumpets or quick breads. When berries are in season, it's also popular to serve a bowl of fresh fruit with a dollop of clotted cream. Once opened, a jar of the cream will keep refrigerated for about three days.
This thickened cream is skimmed off the top and is served with scones, at afternoon teas, and on summer berries. It has the consistency of softened cream cheese and tastes similar to a quality unsalted butter. It is sold in jars depending on the brand, and it is at least three times the price of whipped cream.
The British use double cream in recipes the way we use heavy cream or whipping cream here in the US, but they also allow it to accompany dessert the way we might use ice cream.
While you're unlikely to find authentic clotted cream in America, you can still purchase it online and at some major U.S. grocery stores. Just keep in mind that what you're buying is the FDA-approved, pasteurized version of clotted cream.
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