Description

This easy homemade clotted cream recipe takes just 5 minutes and 3 ingredients to whip up a quick, creamy substitute for traditional clotted cream, perfect to pair with scones and enjoy at afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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For the Clotted Cream:

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream, double cream
1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar (powdered sugar)
8 ounces Mascarpone Cheese or cream cheese at room temperature

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Instructions

Whip the Cream: In the bowl of a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, whip the cream and confectioner’s sugar until medium soft to stiff peaks form, depending on your preferences.
Combine with Mascarpone: Gently fold in the softened, room-temperature mascarpone cheese until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream. The mascarpone should be at room temperature for smooth incorporation.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

Whipping Cream: Use the highest-fat cream available (36%+). Avoid ultra-pasteurized if possible.
Storage: Best made the day of serving, but keeps up to 3 days in the fridge. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Serving: Traditionally served with scones and jam at afternoon tea. Spread jam first (Cornish style) or cream first (Devon style).
Texture: Smoother than authentic clotted cream, but very similar in taste.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 146 kcal
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 16mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 2g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 36mg