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.

Khanyiswa Nquma
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Sanjose Emmanuel
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These scones were the perfect addition to my afternoon tea party.


JABEDUL ISLAM
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I made these scones gluten-free and they were still very good.


Rosie Minelli
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste.


Miya Vai
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I added a glaze to the scones and they were even better.


Stephen Akyena
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The cream cheese filling was a bit too sweet for me, but the scones themselves were delicious.


PEARLINA Hippolyte
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These scones were perfect for a summer brunch.


Kiririn
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I substituted the orange zest for lemon zest and they were still really good.


Prakash Lama
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste.


Kevin Dadzie
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Not a huge fan of orange flavor, but these scones were still very good.


Awais Tariq
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Followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. Great recipe!


Lucky Edward
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These were easy to make and so delicious! Will definitely make again.


Dusty Tucker
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I made these scones this morning and they were a hit! The cream cheese filling is to die for.


Jean Yongco
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These scones were amazing! I love their zesty flavor. I brought to a dinner party and everyone raved about them.