Lemon Cream Cheese Scones
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4.4
Lemon Cream Cheese Scones
Description
These Lemon Cream Cheese Scones start with dry ingredients blended with cold cream cheese, butter, eggs, milk, and lemon juice to create a soft, flaky dough. The use of cold dairy and minimal mixing helps achieve a tender texture. The dough is shaped into disks, cut into triangles, and baked until golden and risen.
The lemons contribute bright citrus notes both in the scone dough and in the glaze, delivering a balanced tartness against the rich cream cheese and butter. The glaze sets to a shiny, slightly tangy coating that enhances the overall flavor.
Serve these scones fresh from the oven for breakfast or tea, enjoying their light crumb and fresh lemon scent. They pair well with butter, jam, or clotted cream for added richness.
Ingredients
For the scones:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese cold and cut into pieces
- 6 tablespoons butter cold and cut into pieces, unsalted
- 2 egg cold, large
- 1/3 cup milk cold, whole
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant. Add the flour, baking powder, salt. Whisk until combined. Set aside.
- Place the cold cream cheese, butter, and eggs in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade and pulse to combine, about 6 to 8 times. Scrape down the bowl and add the dry ingredients, milk, and lemon juice. Pulse 3 more times and scrape again. Pulse a few more times until the dough comes together.
- Remove the dough from the food processor and place on a lightly floured work surface. Fold the dough over on itself a few times to make it smoother. Don't overwork the dough.
- Divide the dough in 2 equal pieces. Form each piece into about a 6-inch disk. Use a bench scraper or sharp knife to cut the disks into triangles.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes or until the scones rise up and are golden. Remove the scones from the oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- While the scones are cooling, make the lemon glaze. Combine the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the scones. Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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