Best 9 Cream Cheese Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable realm of cream cheese scones, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These scones are renowned for their tender, flaky texture, enriched with the luscious creaminess of cheese. Delve into a culinary adventure as we present you with a diverse collection of cream cheese scone recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From the simplicity of our 3-ingredient cream cheese scones to the decadent indulgence of our chocolate chip cream cheese scones, there's a recipe to satisfy every palate. Embrace the art of scone-making and let your kitchen be filled with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked scones, perfect for a delightful breakfast, afternoon tea, or any special occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE SCONES WITH YOGURT GLAZE



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups (254 grams) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Zest of 1 lemon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6 ounces (170 grams) fresh or frozen blueberries, rinsed and dried (1 1/2 cups)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (113 grams) plain whole milk yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup (120 grams) cream cheese
3/4 cup (90 grams) powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons plain whole milk yogurt
Pinch kosher salt
Sanding sugar, optional

Steps:

  • For the scones: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest to a food processor and pulse to combine. Add the butter and pulse until it's mostly pea-sized; a few larger chunks are okay. Dump the mixture into a large bowl and gently toss in the blueberries.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, yogurt, vanilla and almond extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and, using a rubber spatula, mix until about 80 percent of the dry mixture is incorporated. Dollop teaspoon-sized plops of cream cheese all over the mixture, then gently fold the mixture just until the remaining dry ingredients are incorporated. (You want the cream cheese to generally stay intact but it will of course swirl a little.) Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, divide the dough into 8 balls and place them on the lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart (they will spread quite a bit). Bake until the tops are lightly browned and the bottoms are golden, 16 to 20 minutes.
  • For the glaze: Meanwhile, whisk together the powdered sugar, yogurt and salt in a bowl.
  • Let the scones cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool for 5 more minutes. While they're still a little warm, brush with the glaze, then sprinkle with the sanding sugar, if using. These are best enjoyed the day of.

CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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I adapted this from a savory recipe because they were so good, I thought they would make a wonderful sweet scone.

Provided by MJMommy13

Categories     Breads

Time 20m

Yield 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter
4 ounces cream cheese
3/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Measure dry ingredients into food processor and pulse until well combined. Cut butter and cream cheese into small chunks and distribute throughout processor bowl.
  • Hit pulse about 10 times for 1-2 seconds each pulse until course crumbs develop.
  • Pour milk and vanilla through feed tube in a slow stream while pulsing until cohesive but crumbly dough forms.
  • Turn dough onto floured surface and gently squeeze it into a ball. Flatten and gently shape into an 8 by 8 inch square. Cut into 16 even squares.
  • Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 267.6, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 2.8

LEMON-CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Perfect for afternoon breaks with tea! The rich cream cheese taste of these light, flaky scones is perfectly balanced with a refreshing hint of lemon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or margarine (firm)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Lemon juice
Sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon peel, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • Mix cream cheese and egg in small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Stir cream cheese mixture into flour mixture until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Drop dough by 8 spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with lemon juice. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

APRICOT CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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The cooling weather always puts me in the mood to bake, and this is on my list of things to try. I'm drooling already!

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Scones

Time 28m

Yield 18 scones, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces package cream cheese (cold)
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup diced dried apricot
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup milk
sparkling white sugar, for topping

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the cream cheese and butter, using your fingers, a pastry blender, fork, or a mixer, until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, then stir in the apricots. In a separate bowl whisk together the egg, vanilla and milk.
  • Combine the liquid and dry ingredients and stir until the dough becomes cohesive. Don't mix and mix and mix; the more you work with the dough, the tougher it'll get.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface, and fold it over several times, until it holds together. Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick rectangle.
  • Cut scones with a round cutter, gathering the scraps and re-rolling the dough. Or simply cut the dough into squares or diamonds. Brush the tops lightly with milk and sprinkle with sparkling white or pearl sugar.
  • Place scones about 2 inches apart on an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake them in a preheated 425°F oven for 8 minutes. Turn the oven off, leave the door closed, and continue to bake for 8 more minutes, until the scones are a light, golden brown. Serve hot, with clotted cream and jam or raspberry curd.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 195.4, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 9.6, Protein 4

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Our new favorite breakfast recipe, Raspberry Cream Cheese Scones.

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Number Of Ingredients 13

Scones
6 Tablespoons cold, Unsalted Butter
2 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
3 Tablespoons Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Heavy Cream + 1 Tablespoon
6 oz frozen or fresh raspberries
Cream Cheese Glaze:
4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
4 Tablespoons Milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. Flour, Baking Powder, Sugar, and Salt.
  • Gently cut in butter with knives, or use a pastry machine until only a few lumps of butter remain. (See link below for instructional video)
  • Pour 1 cup heavy cream over mixture and stir gently with rubber spatula just until dough begins to form. Be careful not to over mix during this step.
  • Gently fold in raspberries, they will get a little smashed but that is okay!
  • Over lightly floured surface, knead dough a few times until you can form a ball.
  • Flatten out dough into 8 inch circle, and cut into even triangles. We got 8 scones (see picture).
  • Lay triangles of dough flat on cookie sheet.
  • Brush the top of each scone with remaining Heavy Cream.
  • Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until scones begin turning golden brown around the edges.
  • While scones cool, make cream cheese glaze by placing all ingredients in a bowl and beating until well combined.
  • Drizzle Cream Cheese Glaze over scones and serve warm.

LEMON-CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Perfect for afternoon breaks with tea! The rich cream cheese taste of these light, flaky scones is perfectly balanced with a refreshing hint of lemon.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter or margarine (firm)
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
Lemon juice
Sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar, the lemon peel, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
  • Mix cream cheese and egg in small bowl until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Stir cream cheese mixture into flour mixture until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
  • Drop dough by 8 spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with lemon juice. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Bread     Side     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces Cream Cheese
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
3 cups Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1 cup Chocolate Chips
1 Egg
2 teaspoons Vanilla
1/4 cup Whole Milk
1 Mini Chips to Garnish
1 cup Powdered Sugar
2 tablespoons Milk

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C
  • 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • 3. In a large bowl cut together the cream cheese and the butter using a pastry cutter or a fork until it's mostly mixed together. It will be very sticky.
  • 4. Add in the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt and chocolate chips. Continue cutting the mixture together until combined evenly. Mixture will be crumbly.
  • 5. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, vanilla and 1/4 cup milk.
  • 6. Pour the milk mixture into the cream cheese mixture and using a wooden spoon stir the dough together. You can use your hands as well to help combine, if necessary. Dough will be stiff.
  • 7. Lightly dust a clean counter with flour and turn the dough onto the counter, kneading just until the dough comes together. Note that scone dough is more on the dry side, but should stick together. If it doesn't add 1 teaspoon more of milk at a time until it holds.
  • 8. Form the dough into a round disk, about 1-inch thick. If desired press mini chocolate chips into the top of the dough and then brush with remaining 1 tablespoon of milk.
  • 9.Using a pizza cutter or a knife cut the dough into 10 wedges.
  • 10. Bake for 17-20 minutes until lightly golden and the tops are set.
  • 11. Remove from the pan from the oven.
  • 12. Whisk together the powdered sugar and milk and drizzle on top.
  • 13. Serve warm.

ORANGE SCONES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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I love making these for company. The orange peel imparts a pleasant touch and the cream cheese filling in the moist scones is a delightful surprise.-Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
SCONES:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

  • For filling, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients; set aside., For scones, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk cream, egg and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a 9-in. circle. On one half of each circle, spread half of the filling to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal., For topping, beat egg and water; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each into six wedges; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE SCONES



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I am fortunate enough to not only live in the citrus belt of Florida, but to also live close to the strawberry fields of Plant City and the Florida Strawberry Festival. I buy several flats a year to make jam and other desserts. While cleaning them a couple of nights ago, all I could think about was making scones out of them. It...

Provided by Amy Freeze

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 c all purpose flour
5 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c sugar
10 Tbsp butter-cut into small cubes
4 oz cream cheese-softened
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c strawberries-rough chopped
3/4 c buttermilk

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter and cream cheese with a fork or pastry cutter. Carefully stir in vanilla extract and strawberries. Stir in buttermilk. Mixture will be somewhat loose and wet.
  • 2. Turn out onto a well floured work surface. Sprinkle surface of dough with a generous amount of flour. With well floured hands, pat down dough and shape into a narrow, but long rectangle, approximately 4-5 inches wide. You may have to add more flour around the edges.
  • 3. Using a well floured knife or bench scraper, cut dough into wedges. Place dough wedges onto a parchment or silpat lined cookie sheet. Make an egg wash from a beaten egg and half & half. Brush over each wedge and sprinkle with sugar.
  • 4. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until slightly golden brown, but not totally hard. Do not overcook or your scones will be dry and hard.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: Cold butter will help to create flaky scones. If you use melted butter, the scones will be more dense.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help to develop the flavor and make the scones easier to handle.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven: A hot oven will help the scones to rise quickly and evenly.
  • Serve the scones warm: Scones are best served warm, but they can also be served at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese scones are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors. Whether you like them plain or with fruit, nuts, or cheese, cream cheese scones are sure to please everyone.

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