Clotted Cream Strawberry Jam (Printable)

Tender buttery cookies with clotted cream and strawberry jam, ideal for teatime treats.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg yolk
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fillings

07 - 1/2 cup clotted cream
08 - 1/3 cup strawberry jam

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
06 - Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
07 - Use your thumb or the back of a teaspoon to make a deep indentation in the center of each ball.
08 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon clotted cream, then top with 1/4 teaspoon strawberry jam.
09 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
10 - Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients create an elegant, sophisticated cookie perfect for special occasions
  • Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish
  • The combination of clotted cream and strawberry jam offers a uniquely British flavor profile
  • Buttery, tender texture with a beautiful golden finish
  • Makes 24 cookies, perfect for sharing or gifting
  • Easy enough for beginners yet impressive enough for experienced bakers
02 -
  • Use a measuring spoon to ensure consistent cookie sizes for even baking
  • Don't skip the chilling step if your dough feels too soft—15 minutes in the refrigerator will make shaping easier
  • Fill the cookies just before baking to prevent the dough from becoming soggy
  • Watch the baking time carefully—these cookies continue to set as they cool, so slightly underbaked is better than overbaked
  • For perfectly uniform indentations, use the same implement (thumb or teaspoon) for all cookies
  • Quality clotted cream and jam make a noticeable difference in the final flavor
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