Best 8 Dark Chocolate Chunk And Cherry Scones Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful pastry that combines the rich flavors of dark chocolate and sweet cherries? Look no further! Dark chocolate chunk and cherry scones are a delectable treat that offers a perfect balance of indulgent flavors and textures. These scones are easy to make and are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast at home or an elegant brunch with friends. So, let's dive into the world of baking and create these irresistible dark chocolate chunk and cherry scones that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-CHERRY SCONES



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These scones are made with Amarena cherries, which refers to a variety of dark wild cherry from the Bologna and Modena regions of Italy. They are typically sold preserved in a sweet syrup. They have an intense sweet cherry flavor, and pair perfectly with chocolate.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup Amarena cherries in syrup, drained and halved (syrup reserved)
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 tablespoon heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse 3 or 4 times to mix. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, 20 to 25 times. Pour mixture into a large bowl. Fold in cherries and chocolate chips, making sure they are well coated with the dry ingredients.
  • Mix together 1/2 cup heavy cream, egg, and 1 tablespoon cherry syrup together with a fork in a small bowl until well combined. Stir into flour mixture and mix just until slightly moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto a well floured surface. Gather dough in a circle using floured hands, kneading only slightly to incorporate any remaining dry ingredients. Flatten dough into a 9-inch round disc; cut disc into 8 triangles. Transfer scones using a bench scraper onto the prepared baking sheets (4 scones per baking sheet). Brush scones with 1 tablespoon heavy cream.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 20 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl. Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag. Snip one corner off of the bag with a pair of scissors, and drizzle glaze on cooled scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.4 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 76.7 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 332.3 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNK AND CHERRY SCONES



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Equally as tasty as expensive scones at the corner coffee shop, these fast-to-make scones feature the classic combo of chocolate and cherries. Try the variation below and enjoy them your way.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
2 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture forms coarse crumbs. In medium bowl, beat 1 of the eggs with fork. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chunks and cherries until combined. Pour over crumb mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 4 times; pat into 7-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Transfer to cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush egg mixture lightly over top of dough; discard any remaining egg mixture. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly so wedges aren't touching.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

DARK CHOCOLATE CHUNK 'N CHERRY SCONES



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Equally as tasty as expensive scones at the corner coffee shop, these fast-to-make scones feature the classic combo of chocolate and cherries. Try the variation below and enjoy them your way.

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold butter
2 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks
1/2 cup dried cherries
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture forms coarse crumbs. In medium bowl, beat 1 of the eggs with fork. Stir in whipping cream and vanilla. Stir in chocolate chunks and cherries until combined. Pour over crumb mixture; stir just until moistened (do not overmix).
  • Place dough on lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 4 times; pat into 7-inch circle, about 1 inch thick. Transfer to cookie sheet. In small bowl, beat remaining egg; stir in water. Brush egg mixture lightly over top of dough; discard any remaining egg mixture. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly so wedges aren't touching.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 scones

DARK CHERRY SCONES



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Make and share this Dark Cherry Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MummaKat

Categories     Breads

Time 36m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
12 tablespoons butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, chilled
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss cherries with sugar in a bowl; freeze until needed.
  • Combine flour, half the butter, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in food processor and process until butter is fully incorporated, about 15 seconds. Add remainder of the butter and pulse until butter is reduced to pea-size pieces, 12 - 18 pulses. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in sugar-dusted cherries.
  • Beat egg and yolk together in separate bowl, add milk and mix some more. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture and pour in milk mixture. Using a rubber spatula, gently stir mixture, scraping from edges of bowl and folding inward until very shaggy dough forms and some bits of flour remain. Do not over mix.
  • Turn out dough onto well-floured counter and knead briefly until dough just comes together, about 3 turns. Using your floured hands and dough cutter, shape dough into 12 by 4-inch rectangle, about 1 1/2 inches tall. Using knife or dough cutter, cut dough crosswise into 4 equal rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 2 triangles.
  • Transfer scones to prepared sheet. Bake until scones are lightly golden on top, 16 to 18 minutes, turning pan halfway through baking.
  • While scones are baking, combine melted butter and honey for the glaze in a small bowl.
  • Remove scones from oven and brush tops evenly with glaze mixture. Return scones to oven and continue to bake until golden brown on top, 5 to 8 minutes longer. Transfer scones to wire rack and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 78.8, Sodium 616.9, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 28, Protein 6.8

WHIPPED CREAM SCONES WITH CHOCOLATE AND CHERRIES



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Chocolate and cherry is a classic combination, but how these scones come together is what makes them really special: Lightly whipping the cream before folding it into the dough creates tiny air bubbles that result in a scone that leans more toward cake than bread. They also develop a delicate, crackly crust and a melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. On top of the chocolate chunks, tart cherries and the fluffiness, here's another reason to love these scones: The dough is made by hand and doesn't require rolling or cutting, meaning less mess in the kitchen.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     easy, quick, snack, pastries, quick breads, dessert

Time 30m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups/255 grams all-purpose flour
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup/180 milliliters heavy whipping cream, chilled
1/2 cup/115 grams salted butter (1 stick), cut into 1/2-inch cubes and chilled
3 ounces/85 grams bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup/75 grams dried tart cherries
Sparkling sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Whisk the cream in a medium bowl until thickened to the consistency of pancake batter.
  • Toss the butter in the flour mixture to coat, then press the cubes flat using your fingers. Add the chocolate and cherries and toss until well coated. Add the whipped cream and rake through the dry ingredients with fingers spread wide on one hand while rotating the bowl with the other hand. Keep mixing, scraping clumps off your hand as needed, until all the dry bits are moistened and form large, shaggy clumps.
  • Gently gather small handfuls of dough (about 1/4 cup each) and gently roll into 12 balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Sprinkle with sparkling sugar, if using, and bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let cool, about 5 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 158 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHERRY-CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Yoplait® strawberry lowfat yogurt provides a simple addition to these baked chocolate and cherry scones.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
1 cup Yoplait® strawberry lowfat yogurt (from 2 lb container)
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/4 cup semisweet miniature chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 . Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter, using pastry blender, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in yogurt, cherries and chocolate chips (dough will seem a little crumbly).
  • On lightly floured surface, shape dough into a ball. Knead dough lightly 10 times. Divide dough in half. On cookie sheet, pat each half of dough into 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges, using sharp knife, but do not separate wedges.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to rack. Carefully separate wedges. Cool 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Scone

HEART-SHAPED DRIED CHERRY AND CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Chocolate     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Valentine's Day     Kid-Friendly     Mother's Day     Dried Fruit     Cherry     Winter     Anniversary     Shower     Pastry     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
7 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 teaspoon (packed) grated orange peel
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried tart cherries
2/3 cup chilled buttermilk
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Milk (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Butter and flour baking sheet. Whisk 2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Add butter and grated orange peel; rub in with fingertips until coarse meal forms. Mix in chocolate chips and dried cherries. Whisk buttermilk, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract in small bowl to blend. Add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients; stir with fork until dough comes together in moist clumps. Gather dough into ball. Press out dough on lightly floured surface to 3/4-inch thickness. Using 2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out scones. Gather scraps, press out dough and cut out additional scones. Transfer to baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush scones lightly with milk; sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Bake until scones are crusty on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 15 minutes (or up to 20 minutes if refrigerated). Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHERRY CHIP SCONES



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These buttery scones dotted with dried cherries and vanilla chips are so sweet and flaky that I sometimes serve them for dessert. -Pam Brooks, South Berwick, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk, divided
1-1/3 cups dried cherries
2/3 cup white baking chips
Coarse sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine yogurt and 1/4 cup milk; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Knead in cherries and chips., On a greased baking sheet, pat dough into a 9-in. circle. Cut into 8 wedges; separate wedges. Brush with remaining milk. If desired, sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm. Freeze option: Freeze cooled scones in freezer containers. To use, thaw at room temperature. Or, microwave each scone on high until heated through, 20-30 seconds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your scones.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the scones hold their shape and rise evenly.
  • Bake the scones in a hot oven. This will help them develop a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Serve the scones warm with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include butter, jam, cream, and fruit.

Conclusion:

Dark chocolate chunk and cherry scones are a delicious and indulgent treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these scones a try.

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