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Strawberry Cheesecake Scones
Faiza Shabir

12 Strawberry Scones That Taste Like a Fancy Bakery

These strawberry scones are buttery, flaky, and filled with juicy strawberries that burst with sweetness in every bite. They taste just like something you’d grab from a fancy bakery—only better because you made them at home. Perfect with morning coffee, afternoon tea, or whenever a sweet craving hits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 12 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk for brushing
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture until crumbly.
  4. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
  5. In another bowl whisk cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms.
  7. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a round disc.
  8. Cut the dough into 12 triangle wedges.
  9. Place scones on the baking sheet and brush tops with milk.
  10. Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a bakery-style finish.
  11. Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Cool slightly before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use cold butter to achieve flaky, tender scones.
  • Fresh strawberries work best, but frozen ones can also be used.
  • Avoid overworking the dough to keep the texture light.
  • Add a simple vanilla glaze if you want extra sweetness.

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