Apricot Scones with Devonshire Cream

By Kbird

Ingredients

• Devonshire Cream:
• 2 c. flour
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1 Tbs. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/3 c. cold butter
• 1/2 c. chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 tsp. grated orange peel
• 1 c. plus 2 Tbs. whipping cream, divided
• 3 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 Tbs. powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• Enough cream for a spreadable consistency (about 1/4 c.)

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Add apricots, nuts, and orange peel. Stir in 1 c. cream until just blended. Turn out on countertop and knead until just smooth--5-6 times. Pat out until about 1" thick; cut into squares. Brush with remaining 2 Tbs. cream. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for around 12-15 minutes.

Devonshire Cream:
Blend first three ingredients until smooth. Add cream gradually.