Description
Delight in the warm, buttery goodness of fresh cherry scones, where each flaky bite is filled with juicy cherries. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, these scones are an easy and nostalgic treat that will brighten your day. Simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they’re sure to become a cherished favorite in your baking collection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in chopped cherries.
- Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Turn out onto a floured surface; shape into a circle about an inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg