BLUEBERRY STREUSEL SCONES

Blueberry Streusel Scones image

These rich scones make a perfect Easter treat to share. They are a bit sweeter than most scones and have a delectably tender crumb topping. -Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
STREUSEL:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk together first four ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together egg, cream and vanilla; add to crumb mixture, stirring just until moistened. Stir in blueberries. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets., For streusel, in a small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Press gently onto scones., Bake until golden brown, 12-16 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 221mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.