Homemade Clotted Cream
User Reviews
3.6
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Cook Time
12 hrs
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chilling
12 hrs
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Total Time
1 d
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Servings
1 pint
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Calories
101 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
British
Homemade Clotted Cream
Description
The Homemade Clotted Cream recipe involves pouring heavy cream into a casserole dish to a depth of one to three inches and heating it uncovered at a low oven temperature of 180°F for about 12 hours. This gentle heat causes the cream to thicken slowly, forming a layer of clots or crust on the top. After cooling and refrigeration, the cream thickens further, developing a rich, spreadable texture with a mild dairy sweetness.
This traditional cream is prized for its smooth yet substantial consistency that complements freshly baked scones or can be used in baking. The low-temperature slow baking preserves the cream’s natural flavor and creates its characteristic silky mouthfeel without curdling or separating.
It is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator. Using non-ultra-pasteurized cream is recommended for optimal thickening and flavor development. The leftover cream after scooping can be used in cooking or baking.
Ingredients
- 2 pints heavy cream avoid ultra-pasteurized cream for best results, or whipping cream (double cream in the UK
Instructions
- set your oven to 180F
- Pour the cream into the casserole dish. It should come up about 1-3 inches on the side.
- Set the dish, uncovered, in the oven and leave undisturbed for 12 hours. Be sure to leave the oven on the whole time. I do this overnight.
- Remove the dish from the oven and set to cool. Then cover and refrigerate. Note: the cream may seem thin at this point, but is going to thicken considerably overnight.
- The next morning scoop the thickened cream into a jar or jars, and cover and put back in the refrigerator. You can use the leftover cream for baking..
- Spread the clotted cream on freshly baked scones.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1pint
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Tbsp | |
| Calories | 101kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.6
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