How to use up leftover double cream

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Used up most of a pot of double cream, but not quite? Don’t be tempted to discard! Trust us, there’s more you can do with that tablespoon left in the bottom.

Discover recipes and ideas to use up any left over double cream, the possibilities are endless.

Recipes using double cream

How to use leftover double cream

Pudding topper. Add a little vanilla extract and icing sugar to double cream, whip until soft peaks form, then serve a dollop with your favourite pudding.
A richer scramble. Add a dash of double cream to seasoned whisked eggs and cook gently.
Posh porridge. For an indulgent start to the day, stir double cream and brown sugar through porridge before serving.