How to Make Clotted Cream at Home

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How to Make Clotted Cream
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Can you truly make clotted cream at home? Depends on what you mean by "truly."

Clotted cream is a very thick, rich cream on a par with butter. Unsweetened, it pairs perfectly and traditionally with jam on scones and crumpets.

True clotted cream, Devonshire cream, is made with unpasteurized cream, very hard to find, and a long, slow process. But you can purchase clotted cream in better supermarkets or specialty stores, or order it online .

Or, make your own with a clotted cream recipe below. Although sweetened a little, these homemade "Devonshire cream" alternatives are close to the real thing, quick and doable, and delicious. Truly.

How to Make Clotted Cream

1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup mascarpone or 1/4 cup softened cream cheese
1 heaping tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The directions are the same for each clotted cream recipe:

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and beat with a mixer until stiff. Refrigerate until ready to use. Best when prepared and served the same day. Makes 1 to 1 1/2 cups.

Scones: What We Make Clotted Cream For