Chocolate Chip Scones with Fresh Cream
These chocolate chip scones with fresh cream are fluffy, buttery, and packed with melted chocolate chips. Perfect for afternoon tea or brunch, they can be filled with Nutella or clotted cream. Quick and easy, they’re an indulgent yet simple homemade treat!
Ingredients
- 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup 115g cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup 120ml whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup 130g chocolate chips
- Extra milk for brushing
For the Fresh Cream:
- 1 cup 240ml heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Alternatives & Extras: Use clotted cream or canned squirty cream for convenience. You can also add Nutella or melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter – Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine wet ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and egg.
- Form the dough – Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape the scones – Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out scones and place them on the baking sheet.
- Brush with milk – Lightly brush the tops with a bit of milk for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Let them cool slightly.
- Make the fresh cream – Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Assemble – Slice scones in half and fill with fresh cream. Add Nutella or melted chocolate if desired. Dust with leftover icing sugar if you wish.