How to Make Homemade Clotted Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of British cuisine or have ever indulged in traditional British afternoon tea, then you've probably come across clotted cream. This thick and velvety cream is a staple accompaniment to scones, pastries, and desserts, and it's a beloved treat for many all over the world. While clotted cream may seem like a luxurious and hard-to-come-by delicacy, it's actually quite easy to make at home with just a few simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups heavy cream (not ultra-pasteurized)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 20 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 175 to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C).
  • Pour cream into a shallow glass or ceramic baking dish (an 8- or 9-inch square pan is ideal). Cream should be about 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 hours. Do not stir. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely chilled, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Push aside a corner of the top layer of thickened cream; carefully pour liquid into a container for baking.
  • Pack thickened (clotted) cream into a ceramic crock or canning jar. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Nutrition

    411 cal.

    • Total Fat: 44g
    • Saturated Fat: 27g
    • Cholesterol: 163mg
    • Sodium: 45mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 77mg
    • Potassium: 89mg