Mock Clotted Cream
Mock clotted cream is a sweet breakfast spread to enjoy with a fresh baked scone. This easy recipe is the perfect addition to your next tea party.

Like most Americans, my husband and I enjoy our coffee but after a family trip to London we have a whole new appreciation for British tea time.
If you're looking to host a traditional afternoon tea party with fresh baked scones, this mock clotted cream is an essential.
The authentic clotted cream served in British tea rooms can be extremely difficult to find here in the States. Instead, take just a few minutes and make this easy homemade version!
What Is Clotted Cream?
Until I first tasted clotted cream during an afternoon tea in Ireland, I had no idea what it was. I'd heard about it in the Harry Potter books but couldn't imagine it.
Clotted cream is similar to soft butter but has a lower fat content. While butter is used in cooking, clotted cream is meant to be served alongside scones at tea time.
You use a knife to spread it on your scone and it adds a lovely bit of creamy sweetness to each bite with less greasy texture.
Why This is the Best Recipe
- Easier to Find: Unless you have a specialty food store near you that carries unique international items, it will be very difficult to find real clotted cream here in the United States. Making your own mock clotted cream takes just minutes with much easier-to-find ingredients.
- Similar Texture: I love the creamy, whipped texture of clotted cream. This is so close.
- Similar Flavor: No, this isn't an exact match to the amazing clotted cream I enjoyed with my scones during our afternoon tea in London, but it is quite close and a lot cheaper than an international flight!
Ingredients
All you need to make this is 3 easy ingredients:
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Mascarpone Cheese: This is an Italian cheese that is similar to our American cream cheese but is softer and slightly sweeter. You'll find it in the refrigerated section of your grocery store or near the specialty cheeses near the deli section. You can use the leftovers to make my sweet cannoli dip!
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Whip the Cream
To make mock clotted cream, start by whipping the heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks. When you pull up the whisk, a peak will form but not be super-stiff and spiky.
Add the Mascarpone Cheese
The mascarpone cheese needs to be softened before you try to whip it into the whipped cream.
You can see from this picture that it is a creamier, softer looking cheese than American cream cheese. It also has a sweeter, less tangy flavor.
Add the softened mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar to the whipped cream. Whisk them in until smooth.
Make Ahead Tips
The mock clotted cream will have the nicest texture if you serve it immediately.
However, you can also make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge in an airtight container.
Allow the cream to come to room temperature before serving so that it is soft and spreadable.
Serving Suggestions
I made this mock clotted cream to pair with my lemon scones for a special holiday treat for my family. We had so much fun on our London trip together, it was a little nod to our special tea.
If you're hosting a tea party, this would make an excellent addition to your tiered tower of treats.
In London, they served small portions of clotted cream in individual ramekins rather than a large serving bowl. You could serve the ramekins with individual spreader knives along with a variety of scones for a special breakfast or brunch.
More Breakfast Spreads
Looking for more ways to dress up your breakfast pastry? Here are a few of my favorite breakfast spreads:
๐ Recipe
Mock Clotted Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whisk the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form when you pull the whisk up from the cream.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar and whisk them into the whipped cream until just incorporated. Clotted cream is closer in flavor to butter than whipped cream and is not very sweet. Taste and adjust with more powdered sugar as desired. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Make Ahead Tips:
You can store prepared mock clotted cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let it come closer to room temperature before serving so that it is easily spreadable.Save This Recipe to Your Recipe Box
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