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Clotted Cream: the quintessential scone accompaniment

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We have been making Clotted Cream for our Afternoon Tea service since February 2020. We began making our own when the Canadian import quota fromTree of Life, ended and has not since been renewed. Making Clotted Cream is a long process but the result is a delicious spread (better than butter!) for scones with jam.

Over the months, we have perfected the process and have been experimenting with offering our Clotted Cream in jars, available to the public. We hope to develop this line of our business in the future. Until then, you can taste our Clotted Cream with your Afternoon Tea (to-go or dine-in).

UpdateJanuary 2022 - Tree of Life has obtained some quota to import Clotted Cream and Devonshire Cream from England. You cancurrentlyfind it in several stores. We have some of these jars on-hand too. You can stop by our shop on weekends to see if we have a jar we can sell you (note: our hours are irregular but weekend lunch time is best). Or better yet, you can order our Afternoon Tea To-Go and add a jar of the clotted cream to your order for pickup or delivery!

FAQ

What does Clotted Cream taste like?

Clotted cream has been described as having a "nutty, cooked milk" flavour,and a "rich sweet flavour" with a texture that could begrainy.It is a thick cream, with a very high fat content. It is also referred to as: Double Cream, and Devonshire Cream with only slight differences. It is NOT the same thing as "creme fraiche" nor Chantilly Cream.

How is Clotted Cream made?We make Clotted Cream by baking 35% pasturized whipping cream at a low temperature for 9-11 hours. Then it is cooled for several hours which creates the differing layers of cream. Once the layers seperate, hours and hours later, the Clotted Cream is strainedaway from the milk whey (which can be used to make delicious scones!). Then it is combined with a hand mixer to reach the desired consistency. The whole process takes 3 days so it's a real labour of love!

Why is it so hard to find Clotted Cream in Canada right now?


Importing Clotted Cream from the United Kingdom requires a permit to import. "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. Wowza!

Can I just buy your Clotted Cream by itself?

Sometimes! When we have extra Clotted Cream we put it in small jars and sell it individually. If it's available we add stock to this item so please check there to see if it's available to purchase now; click here(if the page doesn't load, that means we don't have any, sorry!)

Thank you for your interest!

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FAQs

What is clotted cream called in America? ›

Butter is classified in America as clotted cream for its high fat content. It has the same thickness and creamy taste to that as the clotted cream. Buy 3 or more & receive a 5% discount or 6 for a 10% discount!

Is clotted cream legal in the US? ›

Yes, clotted cream can be legally made in the U.S. using pasteurized milk, adhering to all relevant FDA regulations, though it may differ slightly from traditional British clotted cream in taste and texture.

What is the point of clotted cream? ›

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.

Is clotted cream the same as heavy whipping cream? ›

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.

What is a good substitute for clotted cream? ›

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.

Does Aldi have clotted cream? ›

Specially Selected Traditional Cornish Clotted Cream 200g | ALDI.

Does clotted cream taste like? ›

Clotted cream has a unique taste, often described as being similar to a high-quality unsalted butter. It can also have nutty notes from the milk's long cooking time. When it comes to texture, clotted cream could be compared to softened cream cheese, with the richness falling somewhere between butter and whipped cream.

Do you refrigerate clotted cream? ›

An average rule of thumb is Clotted cream can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Once opened it lasts for approximately 4 days, depending on how you refrigerate it. Unopened clotted cream will keep for longer, up to 14 days.

Can I bring clotted cream to the USA? ›

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!

Why don't Americans have clotted 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 ...

What do Brits call clotted cream? ›

It is also called Devonshire, Devon clotted cream, or Cornish clotted cream, depending on where it was made.

Can I put clotted cream in coffee? ›

Cream (single, whipping, double, even clotted) in hot chocolate, yes by all means, and also sometimes in hot coffee.

What is the American equivalent of clotted cream? ›

In the U.S, clotted cream would be classed as butter due to its high fat content. Clotted cream is an essential part of a cream tea and is a huge hit with tourists in Devon and Cornwall. So how do you eat a cream tea?

Can I buy clotted cream in the US? ›

Its exclusivity extends beyond England, however, as clotted cream is technically illegal in America. Why? True clotted cream is made with unpasteurized milk, and the FDA officially banned the distribution of any milk or milk products that haven't been pasteurized in America in 1987.

What is another name for clotted cream? ›

Clotted cream (Cornish: dehen molys, sometimes called scalded, clouted, Devonshire or Cornish cream) is a thick cream made by heating full-cream cow's milk using steam or a water bath and then leaving it in shallow pans to cool slowly.

What is the alternate title for clotted cream? ›

Clotted cream (Cornish: dehen molys, sometimes called scalded, clouted, Devonshire or Cornish cream) is a thick cream made by heating full-cream cow's milk using steam or a water bath and then leaving it in shallow pans to cool slowly.

Can I take clotted cream to the USA? ›

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!

What is the US equivalent to double 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.

Does clotted cream taste like ice cream? ›

Clotted cream is a little thinner than cream cheese, and tastes like unsweetened whipping cream/heavy cream+a hint of unsalted butter. It's rich, creamy, and a little greasy.

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