
Ruby Chocolate Cream Scones
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These Ruby Chocolate Cream Scones are absolutely my favorite treat to bake when I want something elegant but don't have much time. With just 45 minutes from start to table, they're surprisingly simple to pull together, and the buttery texture paired with that gorgeous ruby chocolate is honestly irresistible. I love that heavy cream adds richness while providing beneficial probiotics for digestion, making these feel a little less guilty. The cream cheese frosting takes them from ordinary to special, and they're perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself on a quiet afternoon.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 150 gruby chocolate chips
- 115 gunsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 50 gruby chocolate cream cheese
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar
- 20 gruby chocolate shavings
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use parchment paper to make the scones easy to remove.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk dry ingredients together to remove lumps.
- 3
Add the ruby chocolate chips to the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the chocolate evenly.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter until it's creamy.
Tip: Beat the butter until it's light and fluffy.
- 5
Add the large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Beat in eggs to create a smooth batter.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 7
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop to make uniform scones.
- 8
Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving 5cm of space between each scone.
Tip: Make sure to leave space between scones for even baking.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.
Tip: Bake until scones are golden brown and firm to the touch.
- 10
Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Tip: Let scones cool before filling with ruby chocolate cream.
- 11
Spoon the ruby chocolate cream into the center of each scone.
Tip: Use a piping bag or spoon to fill the scones.
- 12
Top with ruby chocolate shavings and confectioners' sugar.
Tip: Garnish with ruby chocolate shavings and confectioners' sugar for a festive look.
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