clotted cream

American

noun

cream that has been clotted by cooking.

clotted cream British

noun

Also called: Devonshire cream. a thick cream made from scalded milk, esp in SW England

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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

The bar is essentially a pistachio rendition of knafeh: a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with kataifi, soaked in a sugar-based syrup called attar, and layered with cheese, clotted cream or nuts.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

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

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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