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So, what exactly is clotted cream? At its essence, clotted cream is the cream of the cream. By taking full-fat milk and letting the cream rise to the top, the resulting product is heated gently until the rich, nutty, and delicious clotted cream is formed. This creamy concoction is reminiscent of butter but offers a richer flavor profile.
Following a recipe from Hannah Wooly's The Queen-like Closet from 1670, the cook warmly embraces the traditional method of crafting clotted cream. Wooly’s recipe cleverly points out that even before the term “clotted cream” came into use (which wasn't until 1799), this indulgent cream was enjoyed in various forms.