Devonshire cream

noun

Dev·​on·​shire cream ˌde-vən-ˌshir- How to pronounce Devonshire cream (audio)
-shər-

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All-day dining features the famed afternoon tea—which arrives on a tiered stand, with dainty sandwiches, fluffy scones with strawberry jam, and silky Devonshire cream. Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Dec. 2024 Extras include exquisite homemade scones with both lemon curd and Devonshire cream, and a special iced teddy bear cookie. Kim Westerman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Traditional high tea comes with the requisite scones accompanied by Devonshire cream and elegant mini sandwiches, some filled with truffle cream cheese. Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024 Check into The Breakers Palm Beach to celebrate the season with holiday tea (complete with buttermilk scones heaped in Devonshire cream and rose petal jam), special multicourse prix fixe menus, Christmas Day brunch, and a New Year’s Eve celebration. Teresa Bergen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2023 For $56 per person, the daily service includes tea sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream and preserves, and a variety of petit sweet treats. Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2023 The top offers scones with Devonshire cream, raspberry preserves, and lemon curd. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2023 What better time to cozy up to contenders while sipping on a cup of Earl Grey tea and nibbling on scone with Devonshire cream and strawberry preserves? Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2023 The sweet selections include a Sacher Torte, Bakewell Tart made with Madagascar vanilla beans, and warm housemade scones with Devonshire cream. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Devonshire cream was in 1791

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“Devonshire cream.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Devonshire%20cream. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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