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

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clotted cream

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

Think finger sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream and a big slice of Victoria sponge.

From BBC ● May 2, 2023

Mrs. Clarke spread a fat dollop of clotted cream on her scone.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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