Description
These chocolate-covered strawberry scone sandwiches combine crumbly homemade scones, a fresh strawberry cream filling, and a rich chocolate shell for a nostalgic yet modern dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream, plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (70g) chopped fresh strawberries (pat dry)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup (50g) finely diced fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam (optional)
- 6 ounces (170g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat your strawberries dry if they’re extra juicy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers to mix until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
- In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick rectangle. Cut into 8 even squares or triangles. Place on baking sheet.
- Brush tops with a bit of cream. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Transfer scones to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- For the filling, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in diced strawberries and jam (if using). Chill briefly.
- Slice cooled scones in half horizontally. Spread or pipe strawberry cream on the bottom half, then top with the other half to make a sandwich.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and oil. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth.
- Holding each sandwich, dip half into the melted chocolate. Let excess drip off. Place on rack or parchment and let set.
- Optional: Drizzle remaining chocolate over the top or sprinkle with chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
Notes
For best results, keep butter cold and do not overmix the dough. Let scones cool completely before dipping in chocolate. You can substitute gluten-free flour or dairy-free alternatives as needed. Scones can be made ahead and filled/dipped before serving. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: chocolate covered, strawberry, scone, sandwich, dessert, easy, homemade, cream filling, party, brunch