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Decadent Chocolate Orange Ricotta Scones

Decadent Chocolate Orange Ricotta Scones

These Decadent Chocolate Orange Ricotta Scones are a celebration of flavors, combining rich chocolate and zesty orange for a perfect treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large zest of orange
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into pieces
  • 1 cup chopped dark or bittersweet chocolate chunks
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

How to Make Decadent Chocolate Orange Ricotta Scones
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest in a large bowl.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the chopped chocolate, ricotta cheese, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times, then pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick.
  6. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
  8. Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and fresh orange juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is very cold for the best flakiness. Avoid overmixing after adding wet ingredients to keep scones light and airy. Let cool slightly before drizzling glaze.

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