Clotted Cream
A thick, rich, spoonable cream with a golden crust, served with crisp apple slices. This homemade version is surprisingly simple and perfect for a special breakfast or afternoon treat.
- Total time
- 750 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 3g

Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 medium apple
Instructions
- 1
Pour the 2 cups heavy cream into a shallow baking dish, about 1 inch deep. Place it in a cold oven.
- 2
Turn the oven to 180°F (80°C) and heat for 12 hours, until a golden crust forms on top and the cream is thick and wobbly.
- 3
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely, about 30 minutes. Do not stir.
- 4
Spoon the thick clotted cream into a serving bowl, leaving the watery whey behind. Slice the 1 apple into thin wedges and serve alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow baking dish
- oven
- serving bowl
- knife
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