I had to come up with my own recipe for scones, because I couldn’t find one that was just right and not dry. I finally perfected this recipe while I was staying in Australia, and haven’t been able to stop making it since – I even made them while I was in labor with Juliana to help pass the time! I hope you enjoy!
On Saturday mornings, Isabel and I like to get the mixer out and bake away. This recipe is so simple, so quick, so easy AND great for doing with kids. It is a definite crowd pleaser and delicious with some warm coffee. I hope you enjoy!
I have a video here if you are more of a visual learner.
Ingredients
1 puff pastry
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 C powdered sugar
1 t vanilla
2 T strawberry preserves
1 egg
Directions
Let frozen puff pastry thaw
Preheat to 400
Line baking tray with parchment paper
Lightly flour or spray the parchment paper then unfold breakfast pastry on the baking tray.
In a mixer blend cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla
Spread the mixture in the middle of the puff pastry
Spoon preserves over the cheese mixture and spread on top in the middle of the puff pastry
Use a knife to cut 1″ strips on the outer 3rds of the dough
“Braid” the dough by pulling in a 1″ section from the right and then the left alternating until the end.
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