White chocolate strawberry scones are best warm, fresh from the oven. The hint of lemon zest brings out the sweetness of the strawberries, while the oven heat gently caramelizes the white chocolate chips.
When it comes to scones, I have three requirements. They better be moist, buttery, and must pair well with coffee. These white chocolate strawberry scones checks off all the boxes.
I have never been the biggest fan of white chocolate. It is really chocolate? Sure it contains cocoa butter, but it doesn’t have any cocoa solids (cocoa powder).
While I prefer dark chocolate (at least 72% cocoa), I am learning to appreciate white chocolate.
We can have a long discussion about the validity of white chocolate being called “chocolate” or we can simply agree that white chocolate is a tasty ingredient that adds much creaminess and flavors to baked goods and treats.
White Chocolate Strawberry Scones
Scones are simple and easy to make. They require few ingredients. Best of all, you can add all sorts of different fruits, spices/herbs, and nuts to customize and cater to your tastes and preferences.
When it comes to making scones, is it very important to have COLD ingredients.
Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, etc) and toss in cold cubed butter. Cover and let that mixture chill in the freezer until all the ingredients are COLD.
You want everything to be cold. Cold mixing bowl, cold dry ingredients, cold butter, cold liquids, and even cold (or semi-frozen) strawberries.
In scone making, butter (or choice of fat like lard or shortening) is cut into the dry ingredients. This technique helps to create that flakey texture.
The little bits of butter distributed in the dry mixture melts during baking, producing pockets of air, thus creating the flakey textured layers.
Mixing Scone Dough
The butter can be cut into the flour mixture using a handy dandy pastry cutter tool. You can also use two forks, or simply work quickly and use your fingers to rub the cold butter into the flour.
The mixture will end up looking like coarse, pebbled sand.
Cold liquids (in this case- milk, cream, and egg) are added and folded in. Be careful not to overmix. The dough should look like a “shaggy mess.”
Follow by adding white chocolate chips and semi-frozen cut strawberries. Knead the dough together until the mix-ins are thoroughly distributed.
Cut dough into 8 equal sized wedges. Alternatively, choose to portion dough into squares or rectangles, or use a cooker cutter to punch out rounds.
Brush scone tops with heavy cream. The cream creates a nice crust during baking.
Not only are these scones flavored with white chocolate chips and fresh strawberries.
The dough has a touch of finely grated lemon zest. This helps to enhance the sweetness of the strawberries.
And because strawberries and lemon are such a great pair, I suggest serving these scones with some lemon curd.
Grab yourself a warm scone and fill your favorite mug with hot coffee. It’s time for a little relaxation break.
Ready for more scones? These maple oat pecan scones are my all-time favorite!
White Chocolate Strawberry Scones
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (1 lemon)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes, cold
- 1 cup chopped strawberries, bite-sized
- ½ cup whole milk, cold
- ¼ cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- heavy cream, for brushing tops
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking mat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and lemon zest. Toss in cubed butter. Cover and let chill in the freezer for 15 minutes until ingredients are cold.
- Place strawberries in a freezer safe tray or bowl. Cover and chill in the freezer for 15 minutes until cold.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, cream, and egg until well combined.
- Remove flour mixture from freezer. Using a pastry blender (pastry cutter) or two forks, cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse sand. Add wet ingredients and fold to combine until mixture is a shaggy mess. Gently fold in cold strawberries and white chocolate chips.
- Dump coarse dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently knead the dough together until smooth and strawberries are well distributed. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle with a thickness of about 1-inch. Cut scones into 8 equal sized wedges.
- Transfer scones onto prepared baking sheet, allowing at least 2-inches of space betweens cones. Lightly brush the top of scones with heavy cream.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes until the scones have puffed up and the tops are golden brown in color. Let scones cool slightly on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
- Serve scones warm or at room temperature with lemon curd, clotted cream, or fruit jam of choice.
Notes
Storage and Leftover Notes:
- Since the strawberries are not fully cooked during baking, I suggest storing any leftover scones in the fridge. Simply reheat in the microwave or toaster oven, or enjoy chilled!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Like this recipe? Rate & comment below!Similar flavored strawberry dessert recipes:
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- Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles– These frozen treats take inspiration from the Good Humor strawberry shortcake bars.
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I used frozen butter and a cheese grader and put the dough in the freezer for 15-20 minutes before working the butter into the dough. And using my fingers not the palm of my hand.
A yummy alternative to your average scone ??
What brand of white chocolate chips do you like to use? Any preference?
My favorites: Guittard Choco-Au-Lait White Chips, Ghirardelli Classic White Chips, and Trader Joe’s White Chocolate Baking Chips