Description
Lemon Cream Cheese Scones are delicious, tender scones with a bright lemon flavor and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold and cut into pieces
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 2 large eggs, cold
- 1/3 cup whole milk, cold
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a medium bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest. Rub together until fragrant.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse cream cheese, butter, and eggs 6–8 times until combined. Scrape down the bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients, milk, and lemon juice. Pulse 3–5 more times until the dough comes together.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Fold a few times to smooth (do not overwork).
- Divide dough in half. Form each half into a 6-inch disk. Cut each disk into triangles with a bench scraper or knife.
- Place triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes or until scones rise and turn golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle over cooled scones and serve.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more zest to the glaze.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep scones tender.
- Scones are best eaten the day they are baked but can be stored in an airtight container for 1–2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 268 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 191 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 53 mg
Keywords: Lemon Cream Cheese Scones, scones, lemon scones, cream cheese scones, baked goods