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These cherry scones with a cherry vanilla glaze are perfect for Mother's Day brunch! Thanks to the combination of butter, greek yogurt, and heavy cream, the crumb is beautifully tender and moist. This recipe makes only four scones, but you can easily double the recipe for a larger group or just to stock up on your freezer stash!
- VE
March 10, 2026
These cherry scones with a cherry vanilla glaze are perfect for Mother's Day brunch! Thanks to the combination of butter, greek yogurt, and heavy cream, the crumb is beautifully tender and moist. This recipe makes only four scones, but you can easily double the recipe for a larger group or just to stock up on your freezer stash!
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- Keep Ingredients Ice Cold 🧊Chill your butter, Greek yogurt, and heavy cream before mixing to ensure a flaky, tender crumb—cold fat creates steam pockets that separate layers during baking.
- Fold Cherries Gently at the End 🍒Add cherries as the final step and fold them in with minimal mixing to prevent bruising and keep them whole and vibrant in the finished scones.
- Don't Overwork the Dough 🙌Mix until ingredients just come together—overmixing activates gluten and creates tough, dense scones instead of the light, tender crumb the triple-dairy combination promises.
- Brush with Cream Before Baking ✨Brush the tops with heavy cream or an egg wash before baking to create a beautiful golden exterior and help the scones bake evenly.
- Make the Glaze Pourable but Thick 🎯Adjust your cherry vanilla glaze consistency by slowly adding heavy cream to reach a coating that drips off a spoon but doesn't immediately run off the warm scones.
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