Raspberry Pistachio Scones with Lemon Glaze
Raspberry scones with lemon glaze. Flaky and buttery cream scones filled with fresh raspberries and pistachios, and drizzled with a simple lemon glaze!
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (14 g) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅓ cup (35 g) pistachios
- 8 tablespoons (4 oz; 115 g) cold unsalted butter cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 cup (240 mL) chilled heavy cream plus 2 tablespoons (30 mL) more for brushing
- 4 ounces fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 tablespoon demerara or turbinado sugar
Lemon Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) whole pistachios finely ground for decorating
- ¾ cup (90 g) powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tablespoon (15 mL) fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) with a rack in the center position. Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare Scones: In a large food processor, fitted with a blade attachment, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pulse several times until all of the ingredients are evenly incorporated. Add the whole pistachios and cold and cubed unsalted butter and pulse 10 times, or until the butter is no smaller than the size of a pea. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Create a well in the center of the ingredients, and pour in 1 cup (240 mL) cold heavy cream. Using a fork, stir the cream into the dry ingredients. As the dough starts to come together, gently add the raspberries. Scrape the scone dough onto a clean, well-floured counter-top. Press the dough together gently for 5 to 10 seconds, avoid over-working. Don’t worry if some of the raspberries get crushed, sprinkle with more flour if the dough gets too sticky or difficult to handle. Pat the dough into an 8-inch diameter disc, roughly 1-inch thick.
- Using a sharp, large knife, cut the dough into six wedges. Transfer the scone wedges onto the lined sheet pan, setting them apart by several inches. Chill the scones in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream. Sprinkle the scones generously with demerara or turbinado sugar and bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately transfer the scones to a cooling rack to cool before glazing.
- Prepare Glaze and Topping: In a small food processor, process 2 tablespoons of whole pistachios until they are finely ground (or alternatively, finely chop with a knife). Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and cream. It should be thick, but able to be drizzled from the end of a spoon. If the glaze is too thick, add more lemon juice or cream to thin it out. If the glaze is too thin, add a tablespoon of sifted powdered sugar at a time until it reaches the appropriate consistency.
- Once the scones have cooled, use a spoon and drizzle the tops of the cooled scones with the glaze. Immediately sprinkle with ground pistachios and allow to the glaze to set before serving.°
Tips for Success:
- Scones are best served the day of baking. If you plan on preparing the scones a day or two in advance, do not glaze the scones.
- Reheat unglazed scones by setting them on a lined sheet pan and placing them in a 350°F (176°C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Set on a rack, allow to cool, and glaze just before serving.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 355kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 227mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g