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Kaymak with Honey

Rich Mediterranean style clotted cream drizzled with floral honey and topped with chopped pistachios. Serve chilled alongside warm bread for a classic breakfast treat.

40 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

MediterraneanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-SodiumNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 2 cups heavy whipping cream and 1 cup whole milk in a wide, shallow saucepan over low heat.

  2. 2

    Slowly heat the cream mixture until gently simmering, keeping heat very low for 30 minutes without boiling over.

  3. 3

    Remove saucepan from heat and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate saucepan uncovered for 8 hours until a thick skin forms on top.

  5. 5

    Slice and roll up the top layer of clotted cream, transferring it to a serving dish.

  6. 6

    Drizzle generously with 1/4 cup raw honey and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped shelled pistachios before serving.

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Questions

What should Kaymak with Honey look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until a thick skin forms on top.

What can I use instead of honey in Kaymak with Honey?

The entry for Kaymak with Honey calls for 1/4 cup raw honey. In its place: Maple syrup or agave, measure for measure, which also makes it vegan.

Is Kaymak with Honey vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup raw honey. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Kaymak with Honey?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 4 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 60 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Which part of Kaymak with Honey can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 4. Step 4 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Refrigerate saucepan uncovered for 8 hours until a thick skin forms on top." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 5 when you are ready to finish.

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