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

Rachael Waweru
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy!


Simon Shemane
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These scones were delicious! The chocolate and cherry flavors were perfect together, and the scones were so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again!


Monica Saranga
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some more liquid next time.


Sajahan Miya
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of chocolate and cherries.


Niall Byrne
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Meh.


Eris Wolf
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These scones are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, while the cherries add a bit of brightness. They're also incredibly moist and fluffy, thanks to the buttermilk and heavy cream. I highly recommend


Michael Bassey
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Not a fan. The scones were too dense and the chocolate chips were too sweet.


Alexia Partin
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Usama Usama
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These are pretty good. The texture was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


KAYLA AND LEVI
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Yum!


Evelyn Moreno
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Loved the scones. The scones had a great rise and texture, and the chocolate cherry flavor combination was spot-on. A new favorite!


Kiana Enoch
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Easy to follow and turned out great!


Jamond Epps
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These scones were delightful! The balance between the sweetness of the chocolate and the tartness of the cherries was perfect. They were also very moist and fluffy, thanks to the buttermilk and heavy cream. I will definitely be making these again!