Prep
15m
Cook
20m
Makes
8 scones
Try these Ricotta and Chocolate Chip Scones, a delicious addition to your collection of easy ricotta dessert recipes. These scones are rich, buttery, and studded with chocolate chips, perfect for a delightful treat any time of day.
Ingredients (10)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mini chocolate chips
Steps (7)
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Form the Dough: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Shape the Scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch thick disc. Cut the disc into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Additional tips
- Cold Butter: Ensure the butter is very cold to create flaky layers in the scones.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough scones.
- Variations: Try adding a handful of chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- To make more: double the ingredients.