Description

Tender scones filled with juicy cherries and topped with a rich dark chocolate glaze—these Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones are a decadent and delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

3 cups (390 g) all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp (14 g) baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

½ cup (99 g) granulated sugar

½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into cubes

1 large egg, cold

¾ cup (170 g) heavy cream, cold

1 Tbsp vanilla extract

½ tsp almond extract (optional)

2 cups fresh or frozen cherries, roughly chopped

1 large egg (for egg wash)

1 tsp water (for egg wash)

¼ cup sparkling sugar (optional)

4 oz dark chocolate, roughly chopped (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and sugar.
Cut in cold butter with pastry cutter or forks until mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, whisk egg, heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract.
Make a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Fold gently to combine.
Add cherries and fold just until dough holds together.
Transfer dough to a floured surface. Gently knead and shape into a 2-inch thick circle. Cut into 8 wedges.
Place wedges on baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
Bake for 26–30 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack.
Melt dark chocolate in microwave in 15-second bursts until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

Notes

Use frozen cherries directly from freezer to avoid color bleed.
Swap cherries with raspberries or dried cranberries.
Replace dark chocolate with white chocolate or caramel drizzle.
Add nuts or spices for extra depth.
Freeze shaped scones unbaked or baked for longer storage.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 26–30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 scone
Calories: 370
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 60mg