Kaymak with Honey

Name: Kaymak with Honey
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup raw honey; 2 tbsp shelled pistachios, chopped

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

Slowly heat the cream mixture until gently simmering, keeping heat very low for 30 minutes without boiling over.
3

Remove saucepan from heat and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
4

Refrigerate saucepan uncovered for 8 hours until a thick skin forms on top.
5

Slice and roll up the top layer of clotted cream, transferring it to a serving dish.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Kaymak with Honey dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup whole milk. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Kaymak with Honey keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kaymak with Honey?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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