Lemon Cream Cheese Scones Recipe

Name: Lemon Cream Cheese Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup butter; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 1/3 cup milk; lemon juice, for brushing; sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
lemon juice, for brushing
sugar

1
Prehaet the oven to 400*F.
2
Mix the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
3
Mix the cream cheese and egg in a bowl until smooth. Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly. Stir into the flour mixture until the mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of the bowl.
4
Drop by spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with lemon juice and sprinkle with sugar.
5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove immediately from the baking sheet and serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Cream Cheese Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Cream Cheese Scones

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