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Cranberry Orange Cream Scones Recipe is a must-try!

Bright, buttery, and bursting with flavor, these Orange Cranberry Cream Scones are the perfect balance of citrus zest and sweet-tart fruit. Made with heavy cream and rich butter, they bake up tender, flaky, and golden—ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 9 –10 scones
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American / British-Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup dried cranberries finely chopped Zest of 1 orange 5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes (preferably high butterfat, 83% or more) 1 cup cold heavy cream or whipping cream (35%–38% fat), plus more if needed

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and orange zest.
  2. Add the cold butter and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the chopped cranberries.
  4. Gradually pour in the cold heavy cream, stirring with a fork or spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead no more than 8–10 times—just until it holds together.
  6. Pat the dough into a round disk about 3–4 cm thick. Cut into 10 wedges or use a floured round cutter to create circles.
  7. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  8. Bake at 220°C (428°F) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden on top.
  9.  
  10. Let cool slightly and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For best results, keep the butter and cream very cold—this helps create flaky layers.
  • To make ahead, freeze unbaked scones in an airtight container and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes to bake time.
  • Don’t twist the cutter when stamping scones—press straight down to help them rise evenly.
 
  • Try drizzling with a light orange glaze for a sweeter touch.

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