Berry Cream Cheese Scone Recipe

Scones are a delicious, classic British biscuit that is both light and fluffy. Whether it's for a mid-morning snack, an afternoon tea or a special occasion, these berry cream cheese scones are sure to hit the spot. With their delicious combination of sweet, juicy berries and creamy cream cheese, they are sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

For the scones:

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1 cup frozen berries, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the butter and cream cheese to the bowl and cut into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or a fork. When the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add the berries, vanilla extract, egg and cream and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead lightly until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a round and roll out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the dough into 8 wedges using a floured knife or a pizza cutter. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with a little heavy cream. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Remove the scones from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with butter and jam, if desired.

Nutrition

One scone contains approximately 200 calories, 8 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber and 5 grams of protein. These scones are also a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin C.

These berry cream cheese scones are light, fluffy and deliciously sweet. Perfect for a mid-morning snack or special occasion, they are sure to hit the spot. Enjoy!