If you are looking for an easy, inexpensive, and gorgeous Mother’s Day breakfast, I’d recommend these raspberry white chocolate scones. Let me tell you why. Chocolate, orange zest, and plenty of raspberries – make them sooo delicious in every bite. The fresh berries add natural sweetness to this treat and balance out the white chocolate chips. To another layer of flavor, the hint of grated orange zest adds a vibrant spin to these classic favorite scones.
These taste bud sensations are simple and oh so delicious, even for scones haters. They are nowhere close to the ones you find at the coffee shops. They are pretty much easy to make with less work as possible with the dough. You got to work quickly, knead a bit and fold the dough about 5 times. No need to sweat it out!
If I haven’t convinced you yet, may I add that they can be made ahead and stored in the freezer until ready to use? All you need to do is pop them in the oven and in less than 20 minutes everyone is enjoying these scones with a cup of coffee or tea. You can even take these scones to work and your co-workers would love you! Feel free to switch up the chocolate.
While they are best served fresh from the oven, they are also as much as enjoyable even after when stored in an airtight container at a room temperature for 3-5 days. But for now, just enjoy them with your special one to celebrate Valentine’s day. Happy heart’s day, everyone!
Tips and Notes:
If fresh raspberries aren’t available, you may also use frozen raspberries of the same amount (do not defrost). You can also sub it with blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries. If you want to make the dough ahead, wrap the dough ball in a cling wrap or foil and chill for up to 2 days. Then following steps 7 and onwards. You can drizzle the freshly baked scones with melted white chocolate or sprinkle them with white sugar prior to baking for an extra crusty top. Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temp for 3-5 days or wrapped them in foil in an airtight container and refrigerate.
How to Make Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
Prep
Prep and whisk the ingredients: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk or sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, and orange zest. (Photo 1) Add the butter: Work in the butter just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it’s OK for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated. (Photo 2) Whisk: Whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla. (Photo 3-4)
Make the Dough
Mix the dry and wet ingredients: Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until all is moistened. (Photo 5) Form a ball: Then add the raspberries and white chocolate and mix until it holds together like a ball. (Photos 6-7) Press down the dough: Put dough on a floured surface, and pat (gently!) with your hands only, until dough is about 1/2” thick. Fold dough over on itself about 5 times, and then gently press down. (Photo 8)
Cut the Dough & Bake
Cut like pizza: Use a large knife to slice the dough into 4 equal portions. Cut diagonally to produce 8 triangular slices of dough. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with cream. (Photo 9-10) Bake and Serve: Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and serve warm.
