Why You’ll Love This Buttery Blueberry Cream Scones
These Buttery Blueberry Cream Scones are a dream come true for busy mornings or spontaneous brunches. They come together in just 20 minutes, making them a quick solution for any occasion. The rich, buttery flavor combined with the sweet, juicy blueberries creates a taste sensation that’s hard to resist. Plus, they’re versatile enough to enjoy with coffee, tea, or even a scoop of ice cream for dessert!
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1 cup heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese or clotted cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour into dry ingredients, gently stirring until just combined.
- Fold in blueberries carefully to avoid crushing.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and gently knead 2–3 times.
- Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into circles with a biscuit cutter or into wedges.
- Place on prepared sheet, brush tops with cream, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown and set.
- Let cool slightly.
- Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and lemon zest until smooth (optional).
- Split scones and spread with cream filling (optional).
- Serve warm with butter, clotted cream, or extra mascarpone filling. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter and heavy cream.
- Be gentle when folding in blueberries to prevent them from breaking.
- These scones are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for a couple of days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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