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Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones

Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones: Sweet, Tangy Bliss Awaits

Delight in these Strawberry Lemon Cream Scones, a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon, ideal for brunch or tea time.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour opt for King Arthur for the best structure
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar feel free to substitute with a sugar alternative if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder make sure it’s fresh for a good rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt use fine table salt if that's what you have
  • 1.5 tablespoons Lemon Zest fresh zest is key to vibrant flavor
  • 6 tablespoons Cold Butter use unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 large Egg can be swapped with a vegan egg replacer
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream whole milk or a dairy-free cream are good substitutes
  • 0.25 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt works as a convenient replacement
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice fresh juice is your best bet
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract real vanilla provides superior flavor
  • 1 pinch Ground Nutmeg can be omitted if you prefer
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries chopped into ½-inch pieces, or use thawed frozen if preferred
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar adjust based on your sweetness preference
  • 2-3 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice use the juice to taste for desired flavor intensity
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest sprinkle freshly zested lemon for extra flair

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Pastry cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Zest a lemon, measuring 1.5 tablespoons for the dough and another teaspoon for the glaze. Chop your fresh strawberries into ½-inch pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, 1.5 tablespoons of lemon zest, and a pinch of ground nutmeg.
  3. Cut 6 tablespoons of cold, unsalted butter into small cubes and add to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the butter resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ½ cup of heavy cream, ¼ cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until no dry flour remains. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
  6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface, shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges. Place the scones on the baking sheet.
  7. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with additional heavy cream and bake for 15-16 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest.
  9. Once scones are baked, cool slightly and drizzle the glaze over them. Let it set for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing for tender scones, use cold butter for flakiness, and check for doneness around 14 minutes to prevent overbaking.

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