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A white bowl filled with homemade clotted cream and a spoon sits on a matching saucer on a light wooden table. Stacked teacups and a teapot appear in the background.
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Homemade Clotted Cream

This easy homemade clotted cream recipe takes just 5 minutes and 3 ingredients—a quick, creamy substitute for traditional clotted cream, perfect with scones and afternoon tea.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Gently fold in the softened, room-temperature mascarpone cheese until just combined. You don't want to deflate the cream you've whipped! The mascarpone must be at room temperature, or it will not incorporate smoothly.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 492IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.01mg