Description
Indulge in the delightful warmth of homemade cherry scones. These fluffy pastries combine the sweet and tart flavors of fresh cherries with a buttery, flaky texture. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon tea, these easy-to-make scones are sure to impress guests and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy them warm with butter or clotted cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the heavy cream until just combined, then add chopped cherries.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, shape into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges or rounds.
- 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 (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg