Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

Fruity, White Chocolate Scones

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (24 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

180
calories
6g
fat
30,3g
carbohydrates
2,5g
protein
18mg
cholesterol
88mg
sodium
Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

Recipe Description

These Apricots and Cream Thumbprint Scones are deliciously, soft and dense dried apricot scones filled with a creamy, white chocolate chip dough and a teaspoonful of apricot jam in the center. The complimentary flavors from the fruity apricot with the light white chocolate are a heavenly match making these scones a refreshing afternoon tea snack. Enjoy warm with some salty butter spread over! 

To make Apricots and Cream Thumbprint Scones, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min
    Step 1 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment paper or mats.

  2. 2

    Melt jam

    2 min
    Step 2 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of apricot jam.

  3. 3

    Add cornstarch and water

    2 min
    Step 3 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cool water. Whisk to combine and cook, continuously stirring, until bubbling and thickened.

  4. 4

    Cool

    Step 4 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer to the refrigerator to cool slightly.

  5. 5

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 5 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    In a large bowl, combine 3½ cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of baking powder and ¾ teaspoon of salt.

  6. 6

    Add wet ingredients

    3 min
    Step 6 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint SconesStep 6 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Add 2½ cups of heavy cream, ¾ cup dried apricots, diced into ¼-inch chunks and ½ cup white chocolate, chopped into chunks. Mix until combined into a thick and stiff dough.

  7. 7

    Prepare scones

    3 min
    Step 7 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough into scones and place on the lined baking sheets, about 2-inch spaces between.

  8. 8

    Fill scones

    2 min
    Step 8 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Using your thumb, gently press a hole into the center of each scone and fill with a teaspoon of the thickened and cooled apricot jam. Continue with remaining scones and jam.

  9. 9

    Brush scones

    2 min
    Step 9 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Lightly brush the dough of the scones with some half and half cream. Take care not to brush the jam centers.

  10. 10

    Add sugar

    1 min
    Step 10 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Sprinkle some sugar over the scones.

  11. 11

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 11 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until lightly golden brown.

  12. 12

    Serve

    Step 12 - Apricots & Cream Thumbprint Scones

    Cool for a few minutes before serving your Apricot and Cream Thumbprint Scones.

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (24 reviews)
Paul
February 15, 2025
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Heavenly

Xena
June 15, 2024
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Simply divine treat!

Katherine
February 12, 2024
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Delicious summer treat!

Ginger
October 12, 2023
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I made these scones for a Sunday brunch. The apricots were perfect, and the white chocolate added richness. My husband loved them—they're definetly going in my recipe book!

Isabella Johnson
October 8, 2023
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I made these scones for a rainy day tea with my husband. They turned out heavenly and were gone in minutes!

Ilan
August 2, 2022
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Ces scones aux abricots et crème sont incroyables! J'ai préparé la recette pour le goûter de mon fils et il a adoré. Chaque bouchée est un mélange parfait de saveurs. J'aime les déguster chauds, avec un peu de beurre salé. Une recette que je referai souvent!

Diana
November 19, 2021
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Scones de aprico son ideales. Hice estos para el cumpleaños de mi hijo y todos disfrutaron mucho. La combinación de apricot y chocolate blanco es simplemente perfecta. No puedo esperar para hacer más. Gracias por la receta.

RheaZweigart
April 15, 2021
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Served with tea or coffee makes the whole thing a lot better.

Ellery Dugay
April 14, 2021
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Honey goes a long way in this recipe if you drizzle a bit on the top.

Dani Bahnmiller
March 23, 2021
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Aren't scones a british thing not american?

Rayne Dabler
March 20, 2021
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My kids really liked them with some powedered sugar coated on the top too.

Nellie Beckstrand
March 19, 2021
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Pretty good scones just wish that it was done with some cherry or strawberries instead.

Cambria Bace
March 15, 2021
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There's a lot going on in this recipe so a lot to buy..wish you guys would atleast add the brand names then.

Maryjane Jedziniak
February 7, 2021
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Puuurfect little dessert made it for my nieces picnic party and it was a huge hit with the family and friends.

Devyn Fedigan
February 6, 2021
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Flavorful simple and delicious couldn't have asked for a better dessert thank you a lot.

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