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Golden brown, loaded with juicy cherries, and drizzled with dark chocolate, these Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones are a total showstopper! Perfect for breakfast or brunch and so good with a cup of coffee! For an extra chocolate kick, add a 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips!

Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones

Ashley Manila
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine British
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups (390 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon (14 grams) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • 1/2 cup (99 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter very cold, cut into cubes
  • 1 large egg cold
  • 3/4 cup (170 grams) heavy cream cold
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cherries roughly chopped

For the Egg Wash:

For the Chocolate Glaze

  • 4 ounces dark chocolate roughly chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven temperature to 400 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet wit parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl whisk together both flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon (if using), and sugar.
  • Add the cold butter cubes, and using a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the egg, heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract (if using).
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour the cream/egg mixture all into the center, then add in the cherries. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture together a few times.
  • Carefully pour the mixture out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough together and press it out into a large circle about 2 inches thick.
  • Cut dough into 8 wedges, then carefully place scones onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Brush with beaten egg wash, then sprinkle with sparkling sugar, is using.
  • Bake for 26 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and place pan on a wire rack to cool.

For the Egg Wash:

  • In a small bowl add the egg and water. Whisk until well combined. Set aside until needed.

For chocolate Glaze:

  • Place chopped chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl.
  • Melt the chocolate in the microwave, on the lowest setting, in 15 second increments, stirring after each increment, until chocolate is completely melted. Whisk smooth.
  • Using a small spoon, drizzle the scones with the melted chocolate before serving.
Keyword scones, chocolate, cherry recipes
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