Strawberries and Cream Scones

Name: Strawberries and Cream Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 480 g flour; 100 g sugar; 20 g bp; 10 g salt; 8 oz heavy cream; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla paste; 170 g unsalted butter; 225 g chopped strawberries; 200 g powdered sugar; 4 tbsp whole milk; ½ tsp vanilla; 1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed (optional)

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There’s something special about a scone that’s buttery, tender, and just the right amount of sweet. These Strawberries and Cream Scones are exactly that. Flaky and rich with juicy chunks of strawberry in every bite. A sweet vanilla glaze brushed on top and a sprinkle of crushed freeze-dried strawberries brings it all together. Serve these up for brunch, tea time, or honestly, just because. They’re a treat that looks fancy but is surprisingly simple to make at home!

About These Strawberries and Cream Scones

Picture a golden, tender scone studded with fresh strawberries and finished with a brush of sweet vanilla glaze. That’s what you get with this recipe! These scones strike the perfect balance of crisp on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.

The heavy cream and butter make them incredibly rich and tender, while the strawberries add little pockets of sweetness throughout. And let’s not forget the glaze. Just a simple mix of powdered sugar and milk that ties everything together and adds a touch of sweetness on top. Finished with crushed freeze-dried strawberries, these scones don’t just taste good, they look beautiful too!

Give these Strawberries and Cream Scones a try the next time you want to impress at brunch or enjoy a bakery-style treat at home.

Ingredients for Strawberries and Cream Scones

To make these scones, here’s what you’ll need:

For the Scones:

All-Purpose Flour
Sugar
Baking Powder
Salt
Heavy Cream
Eggs
Vanilla Paste (or extract)
Unsalted Butter, cold
Chopped Strawberries
Turbinado sugar

For the Glaze:

Powdered Sugar
Whole Milk
Vanilla

For Garnish:

Crushed Freeze-Dried Strawberries (optional but so pretty!)

How to Make Strawberries and Cream Scones

Making scones at home is easier than you might think! Follow these steps for perfect flaky scones every time:

Step 1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 2. Cut in the Butter

Cut the cold butter into ½-inch pieces. Rub the butter into the dry mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter, until you have a mix of fine crumbs and larger butter pieces (this is key for flaky scones!).

Step 3. Add the Strawberries

Gently mix in the chopped strawberries until evenly distributed.

Step 4. Combine the Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla paste.

Step 5. Bring the Dough Together

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix — the dough should be a little shaggy but hold together.

Step 6. Shape and Chill

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a puck about 8 inches in diameter. Cut into 8 wedges. Place the scones on a baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.

Step 7. Bake the Scones

Brush each scone with heavy cream and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and set.

Step 8. Glaze and Garnish

Mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Once the scones have cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried strawberries.

Strawberries and Cream Scones FAQ

There are a few questions I wanted to answer ahead of time for this strawberries and cream sweet rolls recipe:

What if I can’t find freeze dried strawberries?

If you can’t find freeze dried strawberries at your local grocery store, you will likely be able to order them online. Here is a link to some I found on Amazon.

Can I use a different kind of berry?

You can use other kinds of berries for this recipe if you’re not a fan of strawberries. It’s excellent with raspberries or blueberries!

Can I make this gluten free?

I have tried to make the dough for this recipe with 1 to 1 gluten free baking flour, and it turns out pretty well! Make sure you are being careful to avoid cross contamination/contact when baking for someone who needs to eat gluten free.

Storing Leftover Strawberries and Cream Scones

Store any leftover strawberries and cream scones in the refrigerator for up to one week. Make sure to either wrap them up tightly with plastic wrap, or place in an airtight container to preserve freshness.

When eating your leftovers, you can enjoy them cold OR heat them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds for a nice hot strawberries and cream scone.

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Strawberries and Cream Scones

Light, tender scones studded with juicy strawberries and topped with vanilla glaze and crushed freeze dried strawberries for a perfect sweet treat.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Servings: 8 scones

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

Scones

480 g flour
100 g sugar
20 g bp
10 g salt
8 oz heavy cream
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla paste
170 g unsalted butter
225 g chopped strawberries

Glaze

200 g powdered sugar
4 tbsp whole milk
½ tsp vanilla

Garnish

1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed optional

Equipment

1 Whisk
1 Large Mixing Bowl to mix dough
1 Small Mixing Bowl to mix glaze
1 Chef Knife or Bench Scraper to cut scones

Method

Scone Instructions:

Measure out flour, sugar, baking powder, salt into a bowl and mix together.
In a separate container, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla.
Cut butter into about ½ inch pieces and rub into the flour mixture, leaving large pieces of butter.
Mix in add ins.
Mix in egg/cream mixture until evenly incorporated - do not overmix.
Shape into an 8 inch diameter puck, and cut into 8 slices. Place on baking sheet, chill for 20 minutes, then bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.

Glaze:

Mix together ingredients until smooth
Glaze scones after cooling for 10 minutes, sprinkle with crushed freeze dried strawberries

Strawberries and Cream Scones

About These Strawberries and Cream Scones

Ingredients for Strawberries and Cream Scones

How to Make Strawberries and Cream Scones

Step 1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

Step 2. Cut in the Butter

Step 3. Add the Strawberries

Step 4. Combine the Wet Ingredients

Step 5. Bring the Dough Together

Step 6. Shape and Chill

Step 7. Bake the Scones

Step 8. Glaze and Garnish

Strawberries and Cream Scones FAQ

What if I can’t find freeze dried strawberries?

Can I use a different kind of berry?

Storing Leftover Strawberries and Cream Scones

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