Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of our Fresh Cherry Scones, where juicy cherries blend seamlessly with a buttery, flaky texture. This easy-to-follow recipe fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma, making them perfect for brunch or a cozy afternoon treat. Each bite promises a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, 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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until fully combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the heavy cream and chopped cherries until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, pat it into a circle about one inch thick, and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones 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 (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg