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Double Cream Recipe

Recreate the delightful cream tea experience from Ottawa's legendary Rosie Lee's Tea House! This recipe unveils the secret to their luxuriously thick double cream, perfect for dolloping onto warm scones with your favorite preserves. Imagine: the rich, velvety cream melting into sweet berries, all paired with a steaming cup of Earl Grey – pure perfection.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 mins
Calories 827.1 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 2.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Double Cream

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How to Make Double Cream

  1. In a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 2 cups heavy cream and 2 tablespoons buttermilk.
  2. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
  3. Wrap the jar in a thick towel and let it stand at room temperature for 12-24 hours, or until the cream has thickened considerably but remains pourable.
  4. Serve immediately with freshly baked scones and your favorite strawberry or raspberry preserves. Enjoy this taste of Ottawa tea house history!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

274g

Carbs

2g

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