Best 7 Apricot Cream Cheese Scones Recipes

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Apricot cream cheese scones are a delightful pastry that combines the tangy sweetness of apricots with the creamy richness of cream cheese. These scones are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat, or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. The apricot and cream cheese filling provides a burst of flavor and moistness, while the scone itself is light and fluffy. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create these delicious scones in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

DRIED APRICOT SCONES



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup chopped dried California Apricots
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425degrees. Use an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl, stirring with a fork to mix well. Add the dried fruit. Still using a fork, stir in the cream and mix until the dough holds together in a rough mass (the dough will be quite sticky). Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it. Knead the dough 8 or 9 times. Pat into a circle about 10 inches round. For the glaze, spread the butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle sugar on top. Cut circle into 12 wedges and place each piece on the baking sheet, allowing 1-inch between pieces. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.;\

APRICOT SCONES



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Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the batter in this recipe I baked for the theme shower. Spread with Devonshire cream, they delighted the bride-to-be and guests. -Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones (1 cup cream).

Number Of Ingredients 16

DEVONSHIRE CREAM:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
SCONES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
Jam of your choice

Steps:

  • For Devonshire cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , For scones, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the apricots, pecans and orange zest. With a fork, rapidly stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide in half; shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining whipping cream., Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT-SOUR CREAM SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Fruit     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Apricot     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
Additional golden brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make well in center of mixture. Add sour cream and vanilla to well. Using fork, stir sour cream mixture into dry mixture until dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Sprinkle apricots over. Knead dough until apricots are incorporated, about 10 turns. Flatten dough into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Transfer wedges to baking sheet. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SOUR CREAM APRICOT SCONES



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Make and share this Sour Cream Apricot Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
1 large egg, beaten
brown sugar, to sprinkle

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Mix first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Add the butter; rub with fingers until mix resembles coarse meal.
  • Make well in center; add sour cream and vanilla to the well.
  • With a fork, stir sour cream mix into dry until dough forms.
  • Turn out onto lightly floured surface; sprinkle the apricots over.
  • Knead dough until apricots are incorporated; flatten dough into 8-inch round and then cut into 8 wedges.
  • Transfer to baking sheet. Brush with the egg and sprinkle with a bit of brown sugar.
  • Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.

APRICOT-ROSEMARY SCONES



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Make these easy sweet-savory scones a family project. It's a delightful way to show your love on Mother's Day. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in cold butter until the size of peas. Stir in apricots and rosemary. , In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and whipping cream until blended. Stir into flour-butter mixture just until moistened. , Turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll dough into a 10-in. square. Cut into 4 squares; cut each square into 4 triangles. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment., For topping, combine egg and milk. Brush tops of scones with egg mixture; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled scones in resealable freezer containers. To use, reheat in a preheated 350° oven 20-25 minutes, adding time as necessary to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

APRICOT SOUR CREAM SCONES RECIPE - (4.2/5)



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Provided by jjadin

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup golden brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2/3 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 large egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)
Additional golden brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make well in center of mixture. Add sour cream and vanilla to well. Using fork, stir sour cream mixture into dry mixture until dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Sprinkle apricots over. Knead dough until apricots are incorporated, about 10 turns. Flatten dough into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer wedges to baking sheet. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create flaky scones.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help the scones to rise properly.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking sheet: Leave some space between the scones so that they can rise properly.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings: Some popular toppings include butter, jam, cream cheese, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Apricot cream cheese scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy these delicious scones in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give apricot cream cheese scones a try!

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