Thursday, April 28, 2011

Homemade Devonshire Cream: Fit For A Queen!

Devonshire or Devon Cream is a clotted cream produced in Devon Cornwall and Somerset England.  It is traditionally made by heating unpasturized milk until a thick layer of cream forms on the surface.  It is a wonderful accompaniment to scones, alongside jam and lemon curd.  Now I don't know about you, but I'm a city girl so I don't actually have any cows in my backyard.  Therefore I don't have access to unpasturized milk.  Nor do I really want go to the trouble of heating said milk until the cream forms.  This recipe for "mock" Devonshire Cream is a more than delicious substitute for the real thing and way easier than milking your royal cows.
The Devonshire Cream Party
Add vanilla to sour cream.
Sift 2 tablespoons of confectioner's sugar
and add to sour cream mixture.
Cover and refrigerate. 
Enjoy with
scones and talk in a British accent.

Devonshire Cream

2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Stir together sour cream, sugar and vanilla.  Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.  This can be prepared several days in advance.  Serve with scones and enjoy!

Prep Time:  Approximately 5 minutes     Cook Time:  0

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