Strawberry Scones
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Strawberry Scones
Description
Strawberry Scones start with a mixture of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt combined with cold butter cut into cubes to create a coarse crumb texture. White chocolate chips are folded into the dry mixture before adding a mixture of heavy cream, egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Fresh sliced strawberries are gently incorporated to preserve their texture.
The dough is shaped into a round disc, sliced into wedges, and baked to develop a golden surface with a tender, flaky interior. The scones are brushed with cream before baking to encourage a light crust. Once baked, they are topped with a drizzle of melted white chocolate thinned with coconut oil to add a glossy, sweet finish.
These scones offer a balance of sweet fruit, citrus brightness, and creamy white chocolate that pairs well with tea or coffee, suitable for a special brunch or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter cold - cut into cubes, unsalted
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 cup strawberries rinsed, dried, and sliced
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Topping:
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil for thinning the chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Next, add the butter and using a pastry blender mix it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- After that, fold in the white chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream, egg, vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add the mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until it starts to clump together.
- Gently, using a rubber spatula, fold in the strawberries.
- Next, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Gently work it to create a round, flat disc about 7 inches in diameter and approximately 1 inch thick, use extra flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Slice the disc into 8 wedges and carefully move the pieces to the prepared baking sheet with a pie server.
- Lightly brush the top of the scones with heavy cream. Sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake at 400˚F for 15 minutes or until golden brown on edges/bottom.
- Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet before adding the topping.
- Melt 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips with 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil in the microwave for 15-second intervals, stirring in between.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled scones. Allow chocolate to harden before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 343mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 483IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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