Scone with Clotted Cream and Jam

Scone with Clotted Cream and Jam recipe videos

A classic British scone is a light, crumbly quick bread, typically served split in half and generously topped with thick, rich clotted cream and a sweet fruit jam. The core ingredients are flour, butter, milk, and a raising agent, with the clotted cream and jam being essential accompaniments. This combination is the centerpiece of the traditional English cream tea.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in both carbohydrates from the scone and jam, and fat from the butter in the scone and the clotted cream. It provides a quick energy boost and some calcium, but is generally considered an indulgent treat, with a single serving often ranging from 400 to 600 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	21 g
Sodium	220 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	3 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Magnesium	10 mg
Selenium	8 µg

Per 1 scone (65 g) with 1 tbsp (15 g) clotted cream and 1 tbsp (20 g) jam · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The order of assembly is a point of regional pride and debate in England: in Devon, the cream is spread first, then the jam, while in Cornwall, the jam goes on first. Nutritionally, clotted cream is unique for its extremely high butterfat content (at least 55%), which is achieved by slowly heating full-fat cow's milk.