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Chocolate Cherry Scones with Cherry Glaze Recipe

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These Chocolate Cherry Scones are buttery, flaky, and studded with rich dark chocolate and sweet cherries. Featuring a laminated dough technique for extra flakiness, these scones are finished with a bright cherry glaze that perfectly complements the indulgent chocolate chunks. Perfect for an elegant breakfast or afternoon tea treat.

Ingredients

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Scones

  • 100 grams chopped dark chocolate (or chocolate chips)
  • 105 grams fresh cherries (sweet cherries), pitted and quartered
  • 240 grams all-purpose flour
  • 66 grams granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 113 grams European-style unsalted butter (cold)
  • 120 grams sour cream (cold)
  • 120 grams heavy cream (plus 2 tablespoons for brushing)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cherry Glaze

  • 150 grams powdered sugar
  • 56 grams cherry juice

Instructions

  1. Chop Ingredients: Roughly chop the dark chocolate into pieces. Pit the fresh cherries and cut them into quarters. Set both aside for later mixing.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until uniformly combined.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold European-style unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, press the butter between your thumb and forefinger to create flat shards. Continue until the mixture looks shaggy with pea-sized butter pieces.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, stir together the cold sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Toss Chocolate and Cherries: Add the chopped chocolate and quartered cherries to the dry mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  6. Add Wet to Dry: Drizzle the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough is moistened. The dough should appear crumbly and slightly dry, not smooth or wet.
  7. Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a floured work surface to prevent sticking. Pat it lightly into a rectangle about 2 inches thick, handling quickly to keep the butter cold.
  8. Lamination: Use a bench scraper to cut the rectangle in half. Stack the two halves on top of each other, gently pressing down. Roll or pat the dough back to 2 inches thick. Repeat this cut-and-stack process once more to create flaky layers.
  9. Chill Dough: Shape the laminated dough into an 8-inch disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the freezer while preheating the oven to 450°F (232°C).
  10. Cut and Arrange Scones: Remove the chilled dough and use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut into 8 equal wedges, like slicing a pizza. Arrange the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced about ½ inch apart.
  11. Brush with Cream: Lightly brush the tops of the scones with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream for a golden finish.
  12. Bake: Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are tall, flaky, and deeply golden brown.
  13. Cool: Allow the scones to cool completely on the baking sheet or a wire rack before glazing.
  14. Prepare Cherry Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and cherry juice until the glaze is smooth and pourable. If too thick, add cherry juice a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  15. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the cherry glaze over the cooled scones. Optionally, garnish with flaky salt or mini chocolate chips before serving. Enjoy the scones fresh for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and cold dairy ingredients to ensure a flaky texture from the laminated dough.
  • Laminating the dough by cutting and stacking creates layered flakiness similar to puff pastry.
  • Work quickly when handling the dough to keep the butter from melting.
  • If fresh cherries are out of season, frozen pitted cherries can be used but ensure they are well drained to prevent sogginess.
  • Letting the scones cool completely before glazing prevents the glaze from melting or sliding off.
  • For an extra glossy finish, use an egg wash instead of cream for brushing if preferred.

Keywords: chocolate cherry scones, flaky scones, laminated dough, berry scones, breakfast pastries, sweet scones

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