Dev·on·shire cream

(dĕv′ən-shîr′, -shər)

[After Devonshire, or Devon, a county of southwest England.]

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Devonshire cream

(ˈdɛvənʃɪə; -ʃə)

(Cookery) another name for clotted cream

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clot′ted cream′

a thick, rich cream made by gently cooking whole milk and skimming off the layer of cream from the top. Also called Devonshire cream.

[1875–80]

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Devonshire cream - thick cream made from scalded milk

clotted cream

cream - the part of milk containing the butterfat

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The cargo includes newspapers, Devonshire cream, jam and grouse and just the one traveller.

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It was carrying a single passenger and goods that included newspapers, Devonshire cream and jam.

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There was only one passenger on board the flight between London and Paris, along with cargo which included newspapers, Devonshire cream, jam, and grouse.

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The British Airways Centenary Archive Collection explores moments from the very first international flight with its predecessor airline, Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited (AT&T) on August 25, 1919 carrying a journalist, Devonshire cream, leather and several brace of grouse, to the latest images of its brand-new Club Suite.

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The ritual is celebrated within the elegant ambience of the Lounge, where butler-style service and a traditional menu of petit-fours, tea sandwiches, scones, and Devonshire cream complement the menu together with delectable regional delicacies, all for those who appreciate the finer things in life.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Hosts Series of Exquisite Afternoon Tea Masterclasses Across MEA

But eagle-eyed Charles spotted a culinary faux pas at the Royal Cornwall Show where he was presented with a scone topped as if it was a Devonshire cream tea.

Prince Charles challenges young boy after being left shocked by food he was offered at country show; The heir to the throne questioned the boy at the Royal Cornwall Show when he was offered a scone with the jam on top of the cream

Tiered stands offered tea sandwiches and sweet treats as well as delicious Cream Scones with Jam and Devonshire Cream.

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It flew from London to Paris, but there was just one passenger on board - who was carrying some leather, grouse and jars of Devonshire cream. 35 MILLION Cups of tea served on board each year, as well as 36.5 million meals and 3.7 million bottles of wine.

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The tea comprises plain and fruit scones with Devonshire cream and strawberry jam, then four sandwiches in flavours including salmon, cucumber and egg mayonnaise.

A Laura love for store's revival of afternoon tea; The quintessentially English offering has been given a new lease of life in Solihull, where decor experts Laura Ashley have opened their first tea room. ROZ LAWS reports

Winterton insists that Devonshire cream teas are "the global brand leader," and hopes protected status could be granted before Britain leaves the EU, a process widely expected to begin in 2018.

Brexit uncertainty leaves 'cream tea wars' on hold

The "Afternoon Tea" ($24.50 per person) includes a full service of three miniature sweets, three finger sandwiches, two miniature scones, a mini loaf, tea biscuit, fruit preserves, and Devonshire cream. It's served on a traditional three-tier stand.

High tea at La Petite Cuillere

"High Tea" ($13.75 per person) features a selection of two miniature sweets, two finger sandwiches, one miniature scone, fruit preserves, and Devonshire cream.

High tea at La Petite Cuillere