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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast Recipes

    Published: May 25, 2020 Modified: May 7, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Glazed Blueberry Cream Cheese Scones

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    These blueberry cream cheese scones with a lemon glaze are absolutely incredible. With tender and moist scones bursting with flavor, you're going to revolutionize breakfast!

    glazed blueberry scones on a metal cake stand with fresh blueberries and lemons around them

    This cream cheese scones recipe is easy to make, and while they aren't like your typical scones recipe, they are worth trying. Who knows, maybe they'll turn you into a scone lover too?

    The glaze is what really helps to take it to a whole new level. After making this scones recipe I decided that it needed a little something extra and it was the perfect fit.

    Still have blueberries? Check out my Small Batch Blueberry Muffins, Blueberry Bagel Bread Pudding, Blueberry Buttermilk Muffins, and Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka.

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. They're easy to make. You won't need much to make these scones, and the steps to make them are basic and simple too. Perfect for novice bakers.
    2. They're frugal. Buying a scone from anywhere can easily cost you $2 or more, but make them at home and enjoy an entire batch of scones for about the same price!
    3. They aren't dry. Often, scones are seen as dry biscuits, but this recipe is super moist and soft. You'll be pleasantly surprised at just how good they are!
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
    ingredients needed to make lemon cream cheese scones

    🥘 Ingredients

    For the scones, you will need:

    Flour- The gluten structure and base of this recipe is all purpose flour.

    Baking Powder- Use baking powder to help the scones puff and rise as they bake.

    Salt- A natural flavor enhancer.

    Cold Butter- You will need cold butter to cut into the dough for that flaky texture.

    Cream Cheese- To give these scones more richness and moisture, use some cold cream cheese.

    Buttermilk- Add in buttermilk to moisten the dough and provide more fats and flavor.

    Granulated Sugar- Adding in granulated sugar will make the scones sweeter and give them a softer crumb.

    Blueberries- Use fresh or frozen blueberries for a nice burst of flavor in every bite.

    For the Glaze, you will need:

    Powdered Sugar- You will need some powdered sugar to make the icing smooth and sweet.

    Vanilla Extract- A flavor enhancer.

    Butter- For added richness, add in some butter.

    Milk- This is needed to get the icing to the perfect consistency for drizzling.

    Lemon Zest- You will want to add in some fresh lemon zest for added freshness and flavor.

    For the exact amounts needed, please see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make blueberry cream cheese scones with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Preheat your oven to 425F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or lightly grease it).

    Set it aside.

    flour, leavening agents and salt in a mixing bowl with a whisk

    In a mixing bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, and salt.

    cubed butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl with dry ingredients

    Add in the butter and cream cheese.

    butter and flour mixture looking like coarse crumbs

    Cut them together until they resemble crumbs smaller than the size of a dime. While it's better to make it look like sand, the cream cheese might not break down as easily as the butter.

    blueberries and sugar added to coarse butter and flour mixture

    Add your blueberries and sugar to the mixture and gently toss them together.

    buttermilk added to blueberry scone mixture in mixing bowl

    Add in the buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.

    wet blueberry scone mixture in a mixing bowl

    It will be a little crumbly but you want it to hold together. If needed add in more buttermilk 1 tablespoon at a time.

    blueberry scone dough pressed into a round circle on a floured surface

    Place the dough onto a floured counter and gently knead it together and shape it into a circle that is about 1 to 1 ½ inches tall.

    blueberry scone dough cut into 8 wedges

    Cut the circle into 8 pieces by cutting it into quarters and then cutting each one in half.

    8 blueberry scones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    Place the wedges on a baking sheet set apart so that none are touching.

    baked blueberry scones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    Bake for 15 minutes until they're golden colored on top and then remove from the oven.

    ingredients for the lemon glaze in a mixing bowl

    Add the glaze ingredients to a bowl.

    lemon glaze for scone drizzling ready to go in a mixing bowl

    Whisk together until smooth.

    Drizzle the glaze over the scones with a spoon or by using a Ziploc bag with a snipped corner to make the stripes uniform and pretty.

    Let the icing cool for about 5 minutes to set and then serve and enjoy.

    lemon glaze drizzled blueberry scones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    When making these blueberry scones with glaze, I recommend grating cold butter instead of dicing and cutting it in just because it reduces the amount of work needed for cutting it in. But, both methods work fine.

    If you feel like the dough is too dry to come together you can add in more buttermilk, but you'll need to add in a little more, but only do it 1 tablespoon at a time because a little bit of liquid goes a long way.

    If you make the dough too wet, adding a sprinkling of flour into the bowl, and using a heavily floured work surface can help to get it back to a stable and nonsticky consistency, but expect the inside of the dough mound to be somewhat sticky when you cut through it to make wedges.

    💭 FAQs

    Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?

    Yes, you could. I think the buttermilk helps to give a little tanginess to the scones and a softer crumb, but whole milk can be used instead. While the flavors won't taste exactly the same, they'll still be delicious!

    How to store blueberry cream cheese scones?

    Due to the ingredients in this recipe I recommend keeping them stored in an airtight container in the fridge after they've completely cooled. They'll last about a week this way.

    What breakfast goes with scones?

    Some great ideas to serve alongside your fresh baked scones include fresh fruit, jam, butter, cooked eggs, or breakfast sausage. Of course, a nice glass of orange juice is great too!

    up close aerial view of glazed blueberry scones on a metal stand with fresh blueberries scattered around

    Other delicious breakfast recipes to try

    • 3 Ingredient Biscuits
    • Blueberry Muffin in a Mug
    • Carrot Cake Pancakes with Cream Cheese Syrup
    • Strawberry Cream Cheese Turnovers

    📖 Recipe

    5 glazed blueberry scones on a metal stand with scattered fresh blueberries
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    5 from 2 votes

    Glazed Blueberry Cream Cheese Scones

    Soft, tender and extra moist blueberry scones with a lemon glaze. These delicious scones are sure to be a hit!
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Cooling 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Servings: 8 pieces
    Calories: 396kcal
    Cost Recipe $3.19 / Serving $0.40
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 2 ¾ cups All purpose flour ($0.22)
    • 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder ($0.02)
    • ½ teaspoon Salt ($0.01)
    • ½ cup Cold Butter, Diced ($0.75)
    • 4 ounces Cream Cheese ($0.99)
    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar ($0.06)
    • ⅔ cup Buttermilk ($0.39)
    • ⅔ cup Fresh Blueberries ($0.50)

    Lemon Glaze

    • ½ cup Powdered Sugar ($0.12)
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract ($0.01)
    • 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted ($0.09)
    • ½ teaspoon Milk ($0.01)
    • ½ teaspoon Lemon Zest ($0.02)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 425F degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Set it aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine your flour, baking powder, and salt until mixed.
    • Cut in the butter and cream cheese until the mixture looks like crumbs. It's okay if some chunks remain as long as they are smaller than a dime.
    • Gently add in the blueberries and sugar, tossing to coat and combine.
    • Add in the buttermilk, stir together with a wooden spoon or fork. The mixture should be a little dry but hold together in a ball. If not, add in buttermilk one tablespoon at a time. If the mix gets too wet, add in a little more flour so that it isn't sticky.
    • Turn the dough out onto a generously floured surface and shape it into a round disc about 1 to 1 ½ inches tall. Be gentle so that you don't squish the berries!
    • Cut the circle into 8 equal sized pieces by cutting it into quarters and then slicing each one in half.
    • Set them on the baking sheet evenly spaced apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick can come out clean. The centers might feel a little soft, but if a toothpick comes out clean, it's good. The tops should also have a nice golden color to them.
    • Once they're out of the oven make the glaze by mixing the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into a Ziploc bag and snip the end. Drizzle it over the scones and give it about 5 minutes to set. Then serve and enjoy.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    When making these blueberry scones, I recommend grating cold butter instead of dicing and cutting it in just because it reduces the amount of work needed for cutting it in. But, both methods work fine.
    If you feel like the dough is too dry to come together you can add in more buttermilk, but you'll need to add in a little more, but only do it 1 tablespoon at a time because a little bit of liquid goes a long way.
    If you make the dough too wet, adding a sprinkling of flour into the bowl, and using a heavily floured work surface can help to get it back to a stable and nonsticky consistency, but expect the inside of the dough mound to be somewhat sticky when you cut through it to make wedges.
    Due to the ingredients in this recipe I recommend keeping them stored in an airtight container in the fridge after they've completely cooled. They'll last about a week this way. 
    You can warm them up for about 15 seconds in the microwave if desired.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 8g | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Cholesterol: 50.9mg | Sodium: 216.1mg | Potassium: 283.8mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 16.5g | Vitamin A: 162.9IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 124.9mg | Iron: 2.2mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Breakfast, Snack
    Cuisine American
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