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Raspberry Cream Cheese Scones

Delightful Raspberry Cream Cheese Scones for Cozy Mornings

These delightful Raspberry Cream Cheese Scones bring together sweet and savory flavors, perfect for any breakfast or tea time occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can use gluten-free flour as a substitute
  • 1/4 cup sugar brown sugar works for a deeper flavor
  • 1 tbsp baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 tsp salt do not omit for the best taste
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled, can substitute with margarine or coconut oil
  • 4 oz cream cheese chilled, can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup raspberries frozen can be used if thawed and drained
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest or lemon extract as a substitute
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten, can substitute with a flax egg
  • 1/2 cup milk non-dairy options are available

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry blender
  • Round Cutter
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the lemon zest.
  3. Cut in the cold butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk, then fold this into the dry mixture along with the raspberries.
  5. On a floured surface, roll the dough to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out 2-inch rounds.
  6. Place the rounds on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  7. Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep butter and cream cheese cold for the best texture. Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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