Description
Ridiculously Easy Lemon Raspberry Scones are the perfect blend of tart and sweet, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. These scones boast a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s enhanced by the vibrant flavors of fresh raspberries and zesty lemon. Ideal for busy bakers, this quick recipe requires minimal prep time—just 15 minutes! Whether you’re serving them at breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon snack, these delightful pastries are sure to impress family and friends. Plus, they’re easy to customize with different fruits or chocolate chips, allowing you to make them your own. Enjoy these scones warm with a drizzle of glaze for a truly scrumptious experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in heavy cream until just combined; fold in lemon zest and raspberries gently.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until it holds together; pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into wedges (12 pieces) and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with milk and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg