Celebrate #NationalCreamTeaDay the Essential way! Whether you put the jam on first or last, our clotted custard is a must! Get the full recipe from our 'Twelve ways with Crème Anglaise' recipe book, available to download for free here ---> bit.ly/2tOP51f

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