ORANGE SCONES WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING

Orange Scones with Cream Cheese Filling image

I love making these for company. The orange peel imparts a pleasant touch and the cream cheese filling in the moist scones is a delightful surprise.-Cara Langer, Overland Park, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

FILLING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
SCONES:
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons coarse sugar

Steps:

For filling, in a small bowl, combine all ingredients; set aside., For scones, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk cream, egg and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Divide dough in half. On an ungreased baking sheet, pat each half into a 9-in. circle. On one half of each circle, spread half of the filling to within 1/4 in. of edges. Fold dough over filling; pinch edges to seal., For topping, beat egg and water; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each into six wedges; serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.