The Bistro's Cherry Scones

Delight your senses with "The Bistro's Cherry Scones," a bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. These irresistibly tender scones strike the perfect balance between buttery richness and fruity sweetness, thanks to the addition of chopped dried cherries. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like cold, cubed butter, heavy cream, and a splash of vanilla extract, these scones are surprisingly easy to prepare and bake in just under 20 minutes. For an added touch of elegance, a sprinkle of turbinado sugar creates a golden, crunchy topping that pairs beautifully with their soft, flaky interior. Serve them warm with clotted cream or your favorite jam, and watch them vanish before your eyes! Perfect as a quick homemade indulgence or to impress your guests, these cherry scones are a must-try.

Nutriscore Rating: 40/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:18 mins

Total Time:33 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 Egg
• 0.75 cup Dried cherries (roughly chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Turbinado sugar (for topping, optional)
• 1 tablespoon Milk or cream (for brushing tops)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.

Step 5

Fold in the chopped dried cherries, being careful not to overmix the dough.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times to bring it together, then shape it into an 8-inch round disk, about 1-inch thick.

Step 7

Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the disk into 8 equal wedges (like a pizza). Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between them.

Step 8

Brush the tops of the scones with milk or cream and sprinkle turbinado sugar for a sweet, crunchy topping (optional).

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 16–18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 10

Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature, accompanied by clotted cream, butter, or your favorite jam. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2983.5

Total Fat 145.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 87.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 575.1mg	0%
Sodium 2481.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 374.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 174.4g
Protein 33.7g	0%

Vitamin D 55.5IU	0%
Calcium 128.8mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 831.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 50.9%