Lemon Cream Scones
Brighten up your mornings with these tender, buttery Lemon Cream Scones, bursting with fresh citrus flavor! Made with real lemon zest and a splash of freshly squeezed lemon juice, these scones strike the perfect balance between zesty and sweet. Their irresistibly soft texture is achieved by incorporating rich heavy cream and cold, cubed butter for a classic, flaky crumb. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up these easy homemade scones to enjoy as a delightful breakfast, elegant tea-time treat, or indulgent dessert. Serve them warm, dusted with a light scattering of powdered sugar, and watch them disappear in no time! Perfect for lemon lovers, this recipe is a simple yet impressive addition to your baking repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 0.67 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to break the butter into small, pea-sized pieces, ensuring the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, lemon zest, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Use a spatula or your hands to gently mix until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently press it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges, like a pie.
Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
Bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the scones feel set to the touch.
Allow the scones to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Optional: Lightly dust the scones with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.8 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.3 g | 476% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 639 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 2710 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 275.2 g | 100% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 82.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.6 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 403 mg | 9% | |
*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.
