clotted cream
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of clotted cream
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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High-fat creams generally contain 30-40% fat and include whipping cream, double cream and clotted cream.
From Science Daily • Dec. 21, 2025
A hint: It’s dense, fragrant and dolloped with butter, clotted cream and fresh jam.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 22, 2023
An assortment of three rich spreads for the scones is served on the side: clotted cream, lemon curd and marmalade.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023
Tesco said it was on track to sell 675,000 pork pies and 300,000 pots of clotted cream.
From BBC • May 5, 2023
I'll miss my visits to the library, and Starry's and my tea parties with scones, clotted cream, and cucumber sandwiches.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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