White Chocolate Strawberry Scones Recipe
Fluffy and delicious scones filled with fresh strawberries and white chocolate chips, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. These white chocolate strawberry scones combine tender crumb with the sweetness of white chocolate and the freshness of strawberries, baked to a golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and chopped)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the scones bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Cut in butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a flaky texture.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender. Then gently fold in the chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips evenly.
- Shape dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently knead a few times until the dough comes together, then pat it into a circle approximately 1-inch thick.
- Cut and arrange: Cut the dough circle into 8 equal wedges. Place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for rising.
- Bake: Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cold butter to create a flaky texture in the scones.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones.
- Fresh strawberries add moisture; handle the dough gently.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Serve warm with butter, clotted cream, or jam if desired.
