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:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment paper or mats.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 cup of apricot jam.
Add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of cool water. Whisk to combine and cook, continuously stirring, until bubbling and thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer to the refrigerator to cool slightly.
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.
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.
Use an ice cream scoop to portion the dough into scones and place on the lined baking sheets, about 2-inch spaces between.
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.
Lightly brush the dough of the scones with some half and half cream. Take care not to brush the jam centers.
Sprinkle some sugar over the scones.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until lightly golden brown.
Cool for a few minutes before serving your Apricot and Cream Thumbprint Scones.
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Served with tea or coffee makes the whole thing a lot better.
Honey goes a long way in this recipe if you drizzle a bit on the top.
Aren't scones a british thing not american?
My kids really liked them with some powedered sugar coated on the top too.
Pretty good scones just wish that it was done with some cherry or strawberries instead.
There's a lot going on in this recipe so a lot to buy..wish you guys would atleast add the brand names then.
Puuurfect little dessert made it for my nieces picnic party and it was a huge hit with the family and friends.
Flavorful simple and delicious couldn't have asked for a better dessert thank you a lot.
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