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Sunny February days and blooming trees have set my sights fully on spring (these are among the perks of California living!). With balmier afternoons in mind, these soft and plush Meyer lemon cream scones made with Meyer lemons conjure up images of lemon cream clouds.

Meyer Lemon Cream Scones
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Topped with a sweet and tangy Meyer lemon drizzle, these soft lemons scones make for a scrumptious treat.

If you’re feeling especially indulgent, serve scones with a side of mascarpone or homemade Meyer lemon curd.

Meyer Lemon Cream Scones

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Meyer Lemon Cream Scones

Meyer Lemon Cream Scones

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  • Author: Laura Kasavan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 36 minutes
  • Yield: 14 scones
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

Topped with a sweet and tangy lemon drizzle, these soft and pillowy Meyer lemon cream scones make a scrumptious breakfast.


Ingredients

Scones

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon zest
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 Tbsp aluminum free baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream

Topping

  • 1 Tbsp cold heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp sugar

Glaze

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Meyer lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine sugar and Meyer lemon zest in a food processor and pulse for 1 minute. Whisk together Meyer lemon-sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Combine vanilla extract with 1 1/3 cups heavy cream; drizzle cream over flour mixture and fold in just until flour is incorporated and a shaggy dough forms – if needed, add 2 more tablespoons cream.
  3. Divide dough in half and turn out on a lightly floured board. Use lightly floured hands to pat each half into a 6-inch circle. Place the two circles of dough on prepared baking sheets and cut each circle into 7 wedges. Chill baking sheets in the freezer for 20 minutes while preheating oven to 425°F.
  4. Pull the wedges slightly apart, leaving an inch between them, and brush lightly with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar.
  5. Bake for 16 to 17 minutes, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until tops are set, edges are beginning to turn golden, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool scones for 5 minutes on baking sheets before removing to a wire rack to cool.
  6. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, salt, Meyer lemon zest and juice, and heavy cream in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over scones and let set before serving.

Notes

Make ahead: Cut each circle of dough into wedges on baking sheet; cover and freeze overnight. Brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake directly from the freezer, adding 1-2 minutes to baking time. For longer storage, transfer frozen scones to a freezer bag until ready to use.

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Hi, I'm Laura and I'm so happy you're here! Welcome to Tutti Dolci Baking Recipes, a baking blog celebrating all things sweet! I share approachable baking recipes and elevated classic desserts for every home baker. My goal is to inspire you to bake from scratch with kitchen-tested recipes you can count on.

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16 Comments

  1. Oh wow, such gorgeous scones! I have a Meyer lemon tree on my patio, but it’s not bearing fruit quite yet. I’ll need to grab some from the farmer’s market so I can make these!

  2. If I had to pick one scone to eat forever, this would be it 🙂 Lovely and you had me at lemon!

  3. Thanks for sending a little bit of sunshine to the east coast with this lovely recipe! Looks like a pure bite of sunshine.

  4. These look so delicious!!! I think we’re on the same page with meyer lemon love!! I can’t get enough of them!! xoxo

  5. Jealous of your sunny days. There is still snow EVERYWHERE here in Toronto.
    These scones sound amazing!!