Friday, May 27, 2011

Apricot Scones with Honey Pistachio Cream

Another scone recipe with dried apricots and honey pistachio cream to elevate the yum factor.

Apricot Scones Ingredients
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Scones Directions
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Cut butter into mixture until crumbly.
Stir in apricots.
Stir in heavy cream until all ingredients are well mixed.
Roll dough into 8 balls or crescents.
Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Honey Pistachio Cream Ingredients
1 (3 oz.) package of fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tbsp. honey
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup salted pistachios, finely chopped

Cream Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream and honey. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Cover and chill. Add pistachios before serving.

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