Coconut Brown Sugar Scones with Coconut Clotted Cream (DF, V) + Giveaway Winner - Healthy Recipe Ecstasy (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for clotted cream in scones? ›

Crème fraîche can be used as a clotted cream substitute as a topping for fruit and baked goods as it has a similar thickness and creaminess to that of clotted cream. But considering crème fraîche's more tangy, sour flavour, it will be a better fit for some recipes than others.

Its exclusivity extends beyond England, however, as clotted cream is technically illegal in America. Why? True clotted cream is made with unpasteurized milk, and the FDA officially banned the distribution of any milk or milk products that haven't been pasteurized in America in 1987.

It is thicker, has a higher fat content and is scoop-able throughout. Coconut milk and cream are mostly interchangeable in recipes such as curries and soups. If you prefer a richer flavour and texture, try coconut cream or vice versa. However, be careful when substituting coconut milk and cream in baked goods.

Coconut puree is made by mixing coconut cream and a sweetener and then stabilizing it through a process called hom*ogenization, which evenly mixes the fat particles and liquid so they don't separate. The main difference between coconut puree and coconut cream is the added sugar in coconut puree.

To be true clotted cream it has to have a minimum fat content of 55%, although most of the clotted cream made in England leans towards a rich 64%. As you can probably tell from these numbers it is not the healthiest thing in the world. In the U.S, clotted cream would be classed as butter due to its high fat content.

Since coconut milk has a rich and creamy texture, I though it would be a suitable replacement for heavy cream. I was so thrilled when these scones turned out looking and tasting just like regular cream scones. And the best part is they're dairy-free!

Nutritionally, there is nothing particularly “bad” about clotted cream. However, it is worth noting just how rich in calories the cream is. As always, the caloric content of a food has no bearing on how healthy (or not) it is.

Clotted cream (Cornish: dehen molys, sometimes called scalded, clouted, Devonshire or Cornish cream) is a thick cream made by heating full-cream cow's milk using steam or a water bath and then leaving it in shallow pans to cool slowly.

He tweeted: “The Queen always had home-made Balmoral jam first with clotted cream on top at Buckingham Palace garden parties in the royal tea tent and all royal tea parties.”

Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than coconut cream. Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron, and it is an excellent source of potassium. Both coconut cream and heavy cream are high in calories and saturated fat. Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.

What happens if I use coconut cream instead of milk? ›

The good news about coconut cream and coconut milk is that although they may be different consistencies, they're very similar. You can use coconut cream in place of milk if you dilute it with additional water. Different coconut cream brands vary on fat content.

It is not the same thing as coconut cream or coconut milk. Cream of coconut is pureed, concentrated coconut that's been sweetened—kind of like sweetened condensed milk is just condensed, sweetened milk. You can use Cream of coconut straight out of the bottle or can and it does not need to be cooked to be consumed.

Similar name aside, cream of coconut is a totally different product than coconut cream, which is simply coconut milk with a higher proportion of coconut solids to produce a high-fat, whippable substance—but without any sugar.

Coconut milk (which shouldn't be confused with coconut milk beverage sold in the dairy aisle) is made from the flesh of a coconut mixed with water, and has a consistency similar to cow's milk. Coconut cream is thicker than coconut milk and has a higher amount of fat.

What brand of coconut milk is the best? Per our taste test, the best all-around brand in the carton is Vita Coco Coconut Milk Original Organic. The best in full-fat is Thai Kitchen 2 Simple Ingredients Coconut Milk Unsweetened, and the best in light is Thrive Market Organic Coconut Milk Lite.

A Worthwhile Substitute

Crème fraîche is a cultured cream similar to sour cream, but it's thicker, richer, and much less tangy. Look for one with a high fat content to get the closest thing to clotted cream in both texture and flavor.

With its ultra-thick consistency, clotted cream can even be mistaken for butter. But butter is churned, rather than separated, and while clotted cream may be closer to butter in terms of fat content, its flavour is more milky than buttery.

Clotted cream is incredibly rich, requiring 55 percent butterfat to be properly classified as clotted cream. For comparison, heavy cream has a mere 36 percent butterfat.

Greek yogurt can substitute milk, sour cream and heavy cream. Milk: If you're short on milk, half and half or light cream, Greek yogurt can be used to make up for the difference. If your recipe calls for one cup of milk, use three-quarter cup of milk and one-quarter cup of Greek yogurt instead.