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fluted white bowl full of clotted cream.
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Clotted Cream

Learning how to make clotted cream at home is a delicious way to maximize flavor and comfort to any side dish served at teatime. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time12 hours
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time12 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: clotted cram
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 quart heavy cream or whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 175 to 180°F.
  • Pour the cream into a shallow glass baking dish until it reaches a depth of about 1-2 inches.
  • Bake in a preheated oven, uncovered for 12 hours (works great overnight)
  • When the cream is reduced by about 40% and develops a light golden skin on top, carefully remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature .
  • Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
  • Carefully skim the layer of clotted cream from the surface, leaving the thinner liquid behind. stir to create a smooth texture.
  • Use within 4-5 days.

Notes

For best results raw or low-temp pasteurized. Ultra-pasteurized heavy cream will work, but it might not thicken as well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 28mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.03mg