clotted cream
noun
: a thick cream made chiefly in England by slowly heating whole milk on which the cream has been allowed to rise and then skimming the cooled cream from the top
called also Devonshire cream
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Don’t miss the afternoon tea at Fairview Restaurant, with a classic spread of scones, clotted cream, delicate sandwiches, premium loose-leaf teas, and panoramic lake views.
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Snack on Lavazza coffee mousse tennis balls, Lanson champagne choux and a Sipsmith vodka trifle, alongside warm scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Offerings might include warm biscuits with jam and clotted cream, Shrimp Canapé, Smoked Salmon Sandwiches, Cucumber Hummus Cap, Creamy Date Crostini and Egg Salad Toast.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The signature tea is The Dorchester Blend: a full-bodied black tea with a rich, malty flavor, ideal for pairing with the hotel’s scones and clotted cream.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Snack on Lavazza coffee mousse tennis balls, Lanson champagne choux and a Sipsmith vodka trifle, alongside warm scones, clotted cream and strawberry jam.
—Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Offerings might include warm biscuits with jam and clotted cream, Shrimp Canapé, Smoked Salmon Sandwiches, Cucumber Hummus Cap, Creamy Date Crostini and Egg Salad Toast.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
The signature tea is The Dorchester Blend: a full-bodied black tea with a rich, malty flavor, ideal for pairing with the hotel’s scones and clotted cream.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Clotted cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clotted%20cream. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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