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Buttery, flaky, and bursting with sweet-tart cherries these Dried Cherry Scones are the perfect treat with your morning coffee or afternoon tea! 🍒☕✹ Who else loves a warm, freshly baked scone?

Dried Cherry Scones

These buttery and flaky Dried Cherry Scones are slightly sweet, filled with tart dried cherries, and perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. A delightful homemade treat!
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Cuisine: British
Temps de préparation: 15 minutes
Temps de cuisson: 18 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Temps total: 43 minutes
Servings: 8 Scones
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Hervé
Cost: $6-10

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • Pastry cutter For cutting butter into flour
  • Baking sheet For baking the scones
  • Parchment paper To prevent sticking
  • Knife For cutting scone dough
  • Whisk For mixing wet ingredients

Ingrédients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries chopped if large
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream plus extra for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar for topping (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  • Preheat 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 using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in dried cherries.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Shape and Cut the Scones

  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a 1-inch thick circle.
  • Cut into 8 equal wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the Scones

  • Brush the tops of the scones with extra heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

Cool and Serve

  • Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protéines: 5g | Fat: 12g | Lipides saturés: 7g | Choléstérol: 45mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fibre: 2g | Sucre: 14g | Vitamine A: 500IU | Vitamine C: 1mg | Calcium: 80mg | Fer: 1mg
Apports nutritionnels
Dried Cherry Scones
Quantité par portion
Calories 280 Calories des lipides 108
% des apports journaliers*
Fat 12g18%
Lipides saturés 7g44%
Choléstérol 45mg15%
Sodium 240mg10%
Potassium 120mg3%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fibre 2g8%
Sucre 14g16%
Protéines 5g10%
Vitamine A 500IU10%
Vitamine C 1mg1%
Calcium 80mg8%
Fer 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.