Honey Raspberry Ricotta Scones

Soft and fluffy raspberry ricotta scones drizzled in honey glaze. These moist, tender scones have a subtle creamy richness from the ricotta. Enjoy warm with raspberry jam or clotted cream for the ultimate experience.

There was a time when I thought the maple scones at Starbucks were the best ever. I loved them so much that I sought to create a homemade version so I could enjoy them whenever I wanted. While these maple oat pecan scones still rank high on my list, it’s got some new competition.

These honey raspberry ricotta scones are truly something else! These are nothing like the usual crumbly dry scones you find at most coffee shops. These are moist, soft, and fluffy. They’re pillow-like, rich, and creamy.

Ingredients

Scones are traditionally a Scottish quick bread with a golden crust and soft, delicate interior. It can be sweet or savory. They tend to have a crumbly texture. On the other hand, American scones are a bit softer with a more of a cake-like, muffin texture.

These ricotta scones take softness of the American scones a step further! The addition of egg and ricotta makes these scones super moist and fluffy with a creamy texture.

To these scones, you will need: flour, brown sugar, fresh raspberries, baking powder, salt, butter, and one large egg. In addition, the dough is softened with ricotta cheese and heavy cream. This recipe was originally created with store-bought ricotta cheese. However, if you are feeling adventurous, go ahead try this homemade ricotta recipe. The post includes helpful step-by-step images.

Recipe Options and Customization

The recipe is perfectly customizable. Almost any fruit works with this recipe! Swap in ripe summer stone fruits to make nectarine scones. Chopped persimmons would be wonderful in the autumn months.

Fresh raspberries work best for this recipe. Frozen raspberries tend to leak more moisture thus complicating the mixing process. Other fresh fruit options include: blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries. Or skip the fruit all together and simply make ricotta scones.

The honey glaze is also customizable. Swap out honey for maple syrup, agave syrup, molasses, or melted butter.

Once you’ve found your favorite scone recipe, you’ll never have to go back to store-bought again. Scones, like other quick breads, are a breeze to make. With few ingredients, you can have a fresh batch of these out of the oven in less than one hour!

Scone Storage and Reheating

Keep cooled scones in a covered container at room temperature for up to 24 hours. For longer storage, keep in the fridge for up to three days. Bring to room temperature before eating. Or, reheat in a toaster oven on the lowest setting for three to five minutes.

These ricotta scones do not freeze well. For best results, enjoy these scones within a few days of baking.

More Fruit Scone Recipes

• Summer Strawberry Scones
• White Chocolate Strawberry Scones
• Brown Butter Peach Scones
• Lemon Blueberry Oat Scones