Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam

Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam recipe videos

Scones with Clotted Cream and Jam is a classic British treat, central to the tradition of afternoon tea. It features a light, crumbly scone topped with rich, thick clotted cream and a layer of fruit jam, typically strawberry or raspberry.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, with the scones providing energy and the cream contributing significant saturated fat. A single serving with cream and jam can range from 300 to 500 calories, offering some calcium from the cream but limited other essential nutrients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	1.2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	280 mg
Calcium	85 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Vitamin A	180 IU
Vitamin D	0.3 µg
Vitamin B12	0.2 µg
Phosphorus	95 mg
Magnesium	10 mg

Per 1 scone (60 g) with 2 tbsp (30 g) clotted cream and 1 tbsp (20 g) jam · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The 'cream tea' tradition is a beloved part of British culture, with a friendly regional debate over whether the cream or jam should be applied first—Devonshire style (cream first) versus Cornish style (jam first).