Devonshire cream
This Devonshire-style cream is a quick whipped topping made with cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla. Chill it until ready to serve with scones, fruit, or dessert.
Try it alongside my buttermilk raisin scones.
Blend the softened cream cheese until smooth before adding the heavy cream. Whipping adds volume, while chilling helps the topping hold its texture.
Quick Look: Devonshire Cream
- 🔪 Prep time: 10 minutes.
- ❄️ Chill time: 1–2 hours.
- 🔥 Cook time: None.
- 🍽️ Servings: 4.
- 🥣 Main ingredients: Cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla.
- ➡️ Method: Blend base → add cream → whip → chill.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🫖 Best served with: Scones, jam, or fresh fruit.
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Why This Recipe
- No cooking: Mix and whip, then refrigerate.
- Creamy and tangy: Cream cheese and sour cream balance the sweetness.
- Versatile topping: Serve with scones or fruit.
Recipe Ingredients
Cream cheese: Soften before mixing for a lump-free base.
Sugar: Sweetens the mixture.
Sour cream: Adds tang and loosens the cream cheese.
Heavy cream: Use cold whipping cream to build volume.
Vanilla: Adds a gentle, sweet aroma.
Check recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Change the serving: Offer with berries, scones, or a simple fruit dessert.
- Add citrus: A little finely grated lemon zest gives a brighter flavor.
How to Make Devonshire Cream
Step 1: Beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until smooth.
Step 2: Add the cold heavy cream and vanilla. Continue beating until the mixture holds stiff peaks, stopping before it becomes grainy.
Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.
Shahida's Tips & Tricks
- Soften the cream cheese before beating.
- Keep the heavy cream cold until needed.
- Scrape down the bowl so the base blends evenly.
- Watch the mixture closely as it thickens and stop at stiff peaks.
- Keep chilled until serving.
How to Serve Devonshire Cream
Serve with buttermilk raisin scones and jam, or spoon alongside fresh fruit. It also complements fig galette.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
Why is the mixture lumpy?
The cream cheese may have been too cold. Soften it and blend the base until smooth before adding heavy cream.
Can I make it ahead?
Yes. Cover and refrigerate until serving. The recipe includes a 1–2 hour chill.
Does replacing heavy cream alone make it dairy-free?
No. The recipe also includes cream cheese and sour cream, so all dairy components would need suitable alternatives.
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Devonshire cream
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Cream the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, until smooth and blended.
- Add heavy cream and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks form
- Chill for one to two hours before serving.
