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When in need of truly delicious, sweet, berry-filled, oh so flaky, buttery scones, try these Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones. These scones are extra special. Made simply with salted butter and cream, and layered with fresh summer blackberries and sweet white chocolate…beyond delicious. Bonus? These scones are super easy to make! Eat them warm, right out of the oven, drizzled generously with a sweet lavender glaze and a smear of salted butter…there’s not a better summer scone!

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Over the weekend, when I was asked which I prefer more, cooking and or baking? My answer was, it depends on my mood, and what season it is! Currently, I’m loving baking with all the summer produce. The colors inspire me and make me excited to not only create a new recipe, but also to photograph it. Summer is probably my favorite season when it comes to photographing food. It’s definitely the most colorful and I love being able to so easily incorporate herbs and edible flowers into my recipes.

It’s fun and keeps things exciting…plus delicious! Of course.

To be very honest, I wasn’t really expecting to love these scones as much as I do. Typically, when it comes to sweet recipes, I prefer something chocolate or something berry-filled. With lots of runny juices or cream (like my blackberry lavender cake or strawberry bourbon cobbler, or maybe my blueberry galette – yum). But these scones…there’s something extra special about them. I think it’s the combination of salted butter, juicy-berries, sweet white chocolate, and that subtle lavender flavor in the background.

The lavender almost makes them feel “dainty”.

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The Inspiration.

Like a lot of my summer recipes, this one came to be thanks to an overflowing amount of blackberries and fresh lavender growing in the herb garden.

When I saw two pints of blackberries in the fridge, and an abundance of lavender, scones just came to mind. And I went with, no second-guessing, no rethinking. I simply got right to making these and they turned out perfect, first try – such a rarity.

Love so much when that happens.

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The (very simple) details.

These scones are simple, and to be quite honestly, hard to mess up.

Here is the quick, “how-to”…

I recommend starting with the butter. Make sure it is cold, then shred it on a box grater, just as you would cheese. I’ve been using this little trick for years and it never fails. Once the cheese is shredded, stash it in the freezer while you prepare the remainder of the recipe.

Mix the flour, baking powder, and sugar. Add the shredded butter, toss, toss, toss. Now Mix in the cream and the egg until you have a nice shaggy dough. Fold in those berries and white chocolate chips.

Scone dough is made.

overhead photo of Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones on baking sheet before baking

Now, turn the dough out and simply pat it into a square. If the berries are popping out, gently push them right back into the dough. It’s OK if the berries burst and end up turning your scones a bit purple. I find this “look” to be especially pretty, so just embrace the mess.

Cut the scones into either nine larger biscuits or twelve smaller. I cut mine into nine larger biscuits.

Brush the top with cream, then BAKE. Yes, simple, simple.

As the scones bake, the kitchen will fill with the sweet smells of summer…buttery berries baking. It’s truly delightful (really embracing the “daintiness” in me today).

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While the scones bake, make the glaze…

Just warm some milk and steep it with fresh or dried lavender. I always try to keep this dried lavender on hand to bake with. It pairs so nicely with summer desserts.

Once the milk has steeped, strain out the lavender and stir in powdered sugar plus vanilla.

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Drizzle the glaze over the warm biscuits and serve with a little butter smeared inside each scone.

SO delicious! Flaky, buttery, sweet, with bursts of fresh, juicy blackberries and sweet white chocolate. And the glaze? Well, it seals the deal and creates that truly extra special scone that’s anything but boring.

Enjoy this with your morning coffee, or as an afternoon snack, or split one in half and add a scoop of whipped cream for dessert. Can’t go wrong.

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Looking for other summer blackberry recipes? Here are a few of my go-to’s. 

Blackberry Lavender Naked Cake with White Chocolate Buttercream

Baked Blackberry Ricotta French Toast

Blackberry Lavender Cobbler

Blackberry Champagne Mule

Lastly, if you make these blackberry lavender white chocolate scones, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!

 

Blackberry Lavender White Chocolate Scones

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories Per Serving: 442 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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Ingredients

Lavender Glaze

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Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and toss with the flour. Add the buttermilk and egg. Mix until just combined, being careful not to over-mix. Fold in the blackberries and white chocolate chips. It's OK if some of the berries burst.
    3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick square. Now cut the dough into 9 large squares or 12 smaller squares. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with cream. Transfer to the oven and bake until golden brown, 20-22 minutes.
    4. Meanwhile, make the lavender glaze. Warm the milk and butter in a small saucepan set over medium heat until steaming, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lavender. Cover and steep 5 minutes. Strain the milk through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the lavender. Stir in the vanilla and powdered sugar, adding more to your taste.
    5. Serve the scones warm, drizzle with the glaze and smeared with butter. Enjoy!

Notes

To Shred the Butter: freeze the butter for 10-15 minutes, then shred on a box grater, just as you would cheese. Lightly separate, keep the butter COLD. 
To make Homemade Buttermilk: Combine 1 scant cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of either lemon juice or vinegar. Let the mix sit 5 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened and you see small curdled bits. Use as directed above
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  2. These are very tasty but a bit fragile I think they need to be kneaded a bit. I tried to split and butter one and it fell apart so ate it whole, delish

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    1. hi Virginia Taylor! Thank you so much, so happy you loved them! Sorry they turned out fragile, but glad you still enjoyed them. Thank again!

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  3. You must have read my mind!! This weekend I really wanted to make scones but couldn’t find a recipe that sounded interesting enough… And then you post these!!!! I am SO excited to make these!! Thank you for another amazing recipe!!

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  4. These sound amazing!! I love the idea of grating the butter like cheese – will definitely have to try that! Question though – where are the best places to find culinary grade lavender? I haven’t had any luck so far!

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    1. Hi Sarah Gonzales! I got mine from the farmers market, but search on amazon. that is where I get mine in the winter. Let me know if you have questions. Thank you!!

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      1. Hi Tieghan, thanks so much for your reply! When you purchase on amazon, do you have a preferred retailer? I often see many mixed reviews and it’s tough to know where to start! I appreciate any advice you may have – many thanks!

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  6. I usually would go for a biscuit or cornbread but these really look good.
    I’ve had cheese scones but never ones with fruit so this is something I want to try after seeing these pictures.

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  7. scones are super stressful to work with but when you get it right? DAMN! so, so good. these look absolutely gorgeous xo

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  9. Woke up this morning and read your amazing recipe for scones then headed over to C&C as I always do after I read yours and there was your featured post! So exciting, congrats on an awesome collaboration : )

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  10. Ohh ! That would be a nice twist to add to my usual scones I bake about once a week !
    I’m not a fan of white chocolate, but I’ll tried it combined with the blackberries in the scones ! With all the falvors I guess you’re right, it would just add the little sweetness sometimes scones lack !

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  11. I just cut all the spent lavender blossoms off my plants yesterday-perfect timing for these gorgeous scones. I always forget about the grating the butter-I think it’s easier to do if it’s frozen but thanks for the reminder!

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  12. Believe me, I’ve had many of your Sundays. Right now I’m involved in three different on-line classes and I have so much I’ve put off doing. But for this recipe? I would stop and make them. Like you, I’ve never made scones since they seemed a little bland and boring. Lavender and blackberry takes the boredom away and gives it some sizzle. Here’s to lazy Sundays!!!

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    2. Scones are one of my favorites to bake-and eat! Sweeter than the biscuit, but tender with a nice crust..I hope I can squeeze these in this weekend!

      Someone said savory..yes, you can play with any flavor combo, since they are quick and easy. I love a wild blueberry with white choc and a bit of cinnamon, or cheddar and old bay.

      I haven’t had any trouble making them when I use a really cold butter, cut the stick in halves lenghtwise, turn, and do it again. Then slice into 1/3 to 1/2 inches (you’ll have 4 little squares in each slice). Rub this into your flour, until the size of small peas. Don’t overwork you dough is key, since the butter melts with working and you want to create pockets that the butter seeps from, creating its tenderness. Glaze, if you have to, but a light eggwash and/ or sanding sugar, or a quick brush with butter and/or honey when the come out makes for a beautiful and tasty treat.

      I like to make minis, and use half of a whole grain flour, as well as add some coursely ground flaxseed when I can. You know, more fiber, and more nutrient dense 🙂

      Ok, off to make scones now!

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