Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream Scones

These Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream Scones are a fun flavor of scones that feature fresh juicy strawberries and heavy cream. The velvety texture of these scones makes them perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Make a batch in 40 minutes.

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If you love scones, these gluten free strawberries and cream scones are a must-make. They are flaky and light, with incredible strawberries and cream flavor.

Scones are my thing, and I have several delicious gluten free scones recipes for you to try, including two savory scones! Grab a cup of coffee or tea and prepare to bake scones.

Why This Recipe is Great:

1. Fresh and flavorful: Using fresh strawberries in the recipe gives these scones a burst of sweet berry flavor.
2. Creamy texture: Adding heavy cream to the recipe makes these gluten-free strawberry scones tender, with a creamy, buttery flavor. The cream also adds a subtle tanginess and helps these scones brown beautifully.
3. Easy to make: These scones are relatively easy and don't require complicated techniques or equipment. You can whip up a batch of these scones with just a few simple ingredients.

I made them with blueberries and they were wonderful! I haven’t had scones in years."

Linda M.

If you love strawberries, you will also love these Gluten Free Strawberry Oat Bars and Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcakes.

Ingredient Notes:

• Gluten Free Flour Blend - I tested this recipe with Pamela's All-Purpose 1:1 Flour and King Arthur Measure for Measure. I like both, but note that Pamela's blend can be tricky to locate. (It isn't on Amazon.)
• Xanthan Gum - If your blend doesn't have a binder, you will need to add 1 teaspoon to your flour blend.
• Sugar
• Baking Powder - Use aluminum free.
• Butter - Use unsalted butter.
• Egg - Size large.
• Heavy Cream - This adds a nice creaminess to the scones. Do not use half and half.
• Strawberries
• Orange Juice
• Coarse Sugar - Optional for the topping.

Substitutions:

• Make them dairy-free using plant-based butter and So Delicious dairy-free heavy cream.
• Swap out the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries.

Tips For Sucess:

• Do not overmix your scones dough.
• Be sure your eggs, butter, and heavy cream are very cold.
• You can make these on a baking sheet or in a scones pan.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375º F.

Step 1: Add your dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add the cold butter and use a pastry cutter to cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients. Your finished dry ingredients should look like crumbs.

Step 2: Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Slice them in thin wedges.

Add the wet ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to blend. Add the strawberries and mix.

Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Step 4: Mix into scone dough. If you are using raspberries or another soft fruit, do this carefully.

🔑 Sandi says: For some reason, Pamela's All Purpose 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Blend made the scone dough very sticky. I am not sure if it is due to the starch levels with the heavy cream. Don't worry if your dough is sticky. It will still bake perfectly.

Step 5: Place the dough onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Shape it into a circle about 2 inches thick.

Step 6: Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into wedges. You can bake it as is or move the wedges apart. I have done this both ways, as seen in this Gluten Free Cinnamon Apple Scones recipe.

Step 7: Bake the scones for 20-22 minutes until they are slightly golden in color. Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire cooling rack. The actual baking time may vary depending on the thickness of your scones.

Recipe FAQ:

Storage:

Store these gluten free strawberries and cream scones in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for up to 4 days. You can also freeze these in a freezer bag. I recommend freezing them so they stay fresh longer.

If you love sweet scones, you should try a savory scone. We love these Gluten Free Cheddar Herb Scones.

More Gluten Free Scones Recipes:

• The Best Gluten Free Blueberry Scones - These scones get rave reviews.
• Gluten Free Oat Scones - Be sure to use certified gluten free oats.
• Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones - You will love the cranberry orange flavor combination!
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Scones - These may be the perfect fall scones.
• Gluten Free Gingerbread Scones - I love making these throughout the holiday season.

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