Strawberry Cream Cheese Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and cold ()
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed and cold
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (plus more for brushing)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup strawberries, finely chopped
• 1 - 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Once combined, cut in the butter and cream cheese with a fork or pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. 4

   Whisk together heavy whipping cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined.

5. 5

   Add in strawberries, and mix until just combined.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and sprinkle more flour on top, if needed (if the dough is too wet--the strawberries can release a lot of juice). Form the dough into a circle, about 1/4-1/2" thick, and cut into 8 even triangles.

7. 7

   Place scones on baking sheet, and lightly brush the tops of each scone with heavy whipping cream.

8. 8

   Bake for 15-16 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.

9. 9

   --- Vanilla Glaze ---

10. 10

    While the scones are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar (starting with 1 cup), heavy whipping cream (beginning with 2 Tbsp), and vanilla extract. If the glaze seems too thin, add in the last 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. If it seems too thick, add in the last Tbsp of heavy cream.

11. 11

    Drizzle the glaze over the scones, and allow to set (about 5-10 minutes).

12. 12

    Enjoy!