Devonshire Cream
Recipe: #9629
May 18, 2013
Categories: Breakfast, Cheese, Authentic, British, 5 Ingredients Or Less, Brunch, Fathers Day, Mothers Day, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Cream Cheese, Scones, more
"This cream goes great atop The Queen Of England's Drop Scones (posted) with jelly on top, but you can use it on any of your favorite scones. Delicious for brunch, breakfast or afternoon tea! After making the scones and making the cream to go on top, along with the jelly, I can tell you this is the perfect topping for scones, and I can see why it is used. It adds so much flavor!"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (30.3 g)
- Calories 91.9
- Total Fat - 6.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.1 g
- Cholesterol - 22.6 mg
- Sodium - 82.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0 g
- Sugars - 4.8 g
- Protein - 3.2 g
- Calcium - 106.6 mg
- Iron - 0 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.1 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cream the cream cheese, sugar and salt in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add whipping cream, and whip until stiff peaks form.
Step 2
Chill before serving.
Step 3
Serve spread on scones with jam on top.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Make sure to use fresh cream cheese for the best taste.
- For a lighter Devonshire Cream, use only half of the whipping cream.
- Substitute plain Greek yogurt for the cream cheese - the Greek yogurt adds a tanginess and creaminess to the Devonshire Cream that makes it even more flavorful and delicious. Plus, it's a healthier option than cream cheese.
- Substitute honey for the sugar - honey adds a natural sweetness to the Devonshire Cream that makes it even more delicious. Plus, it's a healthier option than sugar.
Lemon-Vanilla Devonshire Cream Cream the cream cheese, sugar, salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add whipping cream, and whip until stiff peaks form. Add the juice and zest of 1 lemon and mix until combined. Chill before serving. Serve spread on scones with jam on top.
English Muffins with Jam and Butter: This classic pairing of English muffins, jam, and butter is a great accompaniment to Devonshire Cream. The sweet and salty flavors of the cream and the buttery warmth of the toasted English muffins make it a perfect match. Plus, it's an easy and quick dish to make!
Fried Eggs with Spinach: Fried eggs are a great way to add protein to a meal and make it more filling. When served with spinach, it is a healthy and delicious combination that pairs nicely with the English Muffins and Devonshire Cream. The spinach adds a nice contrast to the creamy Devonshire Cream and the buttery English Muffins. Plus, it's a quick and easy dish to make!
FAQ
Q: How do I make sure the cream is stiff?
A: Make sure to whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. You can test this by lifting the beaters and seeing if the cream stands up on its own. If it does, it's ready to be chilled and served.
Q: How long should I chill the cream?
A: The cream should be chilled for at least 4 hours before serving. If you're in a hurry, you can place it in the freezer for 30 minutes. However, it's best to chill the cream for the full 4 hours.
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Fun facts:
The Devonshire Cream recipe is closely associated with Queen Elizabeth II. The cream is said to have been served to her during her visits to Devon, England.
The Devonshire Cream recipe has been around since the 17th century, and is a favorite of many British celebrities, including the late Princess Diana.