<P> Clotted cream ( sometimes called scalded , clouted , Devonshire or Cornish cream ) is a thick cream made by indirectly heating full - cream cow 's milk using steam or a water bath and then leaving it in shallow pans to cool slowly . During this time , the cream content rises to the surface and forms `` clots '' or `` clouts '' . It forms an essential part of a cream tea . </P>
<P> Clotted cream ( sometimes called scalded , clouted , Devonshire or Cornish cream ) is a thick cream made by indirectly heating full - cream cow 's milk using steam or a water bath and then leaving it in shallow pans to cool slowly . During this time , the cream content rises to the surface and forms `` clots '' or `` clouts '' . It forms an essential part of a cream tea . </P>
dairy by product used to make some varieties of scones
dairy by product used to make some varieties of scones
Clotted cream
Clotted cream