Definition

Noun 1. A thick, rich cream made from scalded milk: Devonshire cream is a type of clotted cream, traditionally made by slowly heating full-fat cow's milk until a thick layer of cream forms on the surface. It has a distinctive, slightly cooked flavor and a velvety, spreadable texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • For a classic English afternoon tea, serve scones with Devonshire cream and strawberry jam.
  • The recipe calls for a dollop of Devonshire cream on top of the fresh berries.
  • The difference between Devonshire cream and regular whipped cream is its thickness and cooking process.

Advanced Usage

• "Clotted cream": This is the more general term for this type of cream. "Devonshire cream" specifically refers to the clotted cream traditionally made in the county of Devon, England. The terms are often used interchangeably.
  • In Cornwall, they serve their scones with clotted cream, which is very similar to Devonshire cream.

Variants and Related Words

• Clotted cream (n): The general category to which Devonshire cream belongs.
• Cream (n): The broader category of dairy products; Devonshire cream is a specific, thicker type.

Synonyms

• Clotted cream
• Thick cream

Related Phrases

• Cream tea: A light afternoon meal consisting of tea served with scones, clotted cream (or Devonshire cream), and jam.
  • We stopped at a village café for a proper cream tea with homemade Devonshire cream.

Noun

1. thick cream made from scalded milk