clotted cream
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A scone is served with a generous dollop of clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Definition
Noun: * A very thick, rich, and spreadable cream made by slowly heating full-cream cow's milk and then allowing it to cool, during which time the cream content rises and coagulates into a dense layer on top. It is a traditional specialty of England, particularly associated with Devon and Cornwall.
Usage
- Clotted cream is typically served as a topping or spread, most famously with scones, jam, and tea in a "cream tea."
- It is used as a noun, often in an uncountable form (e.g., ), but can be countable when referring to servings or types (e.g., ).
- It is a specific culinary term and is not used as a verb or adjective.
Examples
- "For an authentic cream tea, you must have warm scones with strawberry jam and a generous dollop of clotted cream."
- "The recipe calls for clotted cream, but you can substitute it with thick double cream in a pinch."
- "We bought a tub of delicious clotted cream from the farm shop."
Advanced Usage
- "To clotted cream" is not a standard verb form. The term is almost exclusively used as a noun.
- The process of making it is called "clotting" the cream.
Variants and Related Words
- Clot (verb): To form or cause to form into a thick, semi-solid mass. This is the action from which "clotted cream" gets its name.
- Devonshire cream / Cornish cream: Regional names for clotted cream, often protected by geographical indications.
- Double cream: A very thick, high-fat cream that is a common, though not identical, substitute.
Synonyms
- Thick cream
- Devonshire cream (specific variant)
- Cornish cream (specific variant)
Antonyms
- Skimmed milk
- Single cream (a thin, pourable cream with low fat content)
- Whipped cream (cream that has been aerated, resulting in a light, fluffy texture)
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Cream tea: A light afternoon meal consisting of tea, scones, clotted cream, and jam.
- Clotted cream fudge: A type of fudge made using clotted cream.
A scone is served with a generous dollop of clotted cream and strawberry jam.
Noun
- thick cream made from scalded milk