Refreshing, sweet and tangy Meyer Lemon Cream Scones are the perfect cure for the mid-winter blues!
The countdown to spring is on friends! It’s 30 days from today! Woot woot! I don’t know about you, but I’m so excited! I really do love the change of seasons, and totally love myself a good snow storm, but as mid-February rolls around I get kind of stir crazy. I really start jonesin’ for some time out in the backyard with the birds chirping and the flowers blooming. How about you?
My favorite solution to help combat the mid-February blues is to incorporate gorgeous citrus fruits into my baked goods. Today’s Meyer Lemon Cream Scones are just the ticket. They’re refreshing, sweet and tangy! The Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon and either a mandarin or a regular orange, so it’s like getting two citrus fruits in one. They’re rounder than a regular lemon with a thinner skin and a deeper yellow color with a slight orange tint. They’re also sweeter than regular lemons and somewhat less acidic.
When I make scones, I usually shape the dough into a large circle and then cut it into triangles, but this time I decided to change it up. I rolled out the dough and cut it into 2 inch rounds with my biscuit cutter. They’re the perfect small size with my morning coffee or afternoon cup of tea. I also added a fabulous lemon glaze which is a combination of confectioner’s sugar, Meyer lemon juice and zest. You’re going to love it!
Enjoy friends! Have a great weekend and think SPRING!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. Meyer lemon zest about 2 Meyer lemons
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream plus a little extra for brushing tops of scones before baking
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar sifted
- 1 tsp. Meyer lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp. Meyer lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon zest in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together.
- Add the butter and mix on low-speed until mixture resembles pea-sized crumbs.
- Slowly add the heavy cream and egg until the dough forms a thick clump.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle 1/2 inch thick.
- Cut out 18 rounds using a 2 inch biscuit cutter.
- Place on prepared tray. Brush with some extra heavy cream.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Lemon Glaze:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together.
- Drizzle over warm scones.
OOOH yum – I love scones, and my husband loves anything lemon, and since we are both still recovering from his recent tumble on the stairs I think we BOTH need these. Pinning and making!
Hope he’s doing better Kate! These will cheer him up! Enjoy!
I am with you, ready for spring… but I’ll miss the cold. I guess I’m weird? However I can’t wait for all the gorgeous produce… and the flowers! I wish one week could contain all the seasons. #Dreams. Anyways, love these scones, Mary Ann! Meyer lemon cream?!? Staaap it! Too much deliciousness! And that glaze just finishes these off perfectly! So much to love! Pinned! P.s. LOVE that you cut them into rounds! I’ll take 5 dozen! ;)
Yes, all the produce and flowers! I LOVE going to the gorgeous produce stands all summer long at the beach. Can’t wait for that! Thanks for pinning. Have a great weekend Cheyanne!
That’s the way to start my day!! Thank you Mary Ann!!
Absolutely! Hope you enjoy!
These look so bright and sunny and scrumptious. I’ve got a Meyer lemon tree loaded with fruit, although mine are not as photogenic as the ones in your photo. I’m always on the look out for more ways to use them. So glad I stumbled upon your beach house kitchen!
Thank you Danielle! You’re so lucky to have a lemon tree right in your backyard! I’m jealous! Glad you found the BHK too!
I have a Meyer lemon tree growing in my back yard and can’t wait to use my lemons for this recipe! Nice choice Mary Ann!
I NEED a Meyer lemon tree in my backyard! Hope you enjoy these!
I can’t get enough citrus lately either, so I suspect I’m thinking Spring, too :) These look absolutely delicious. Perfect for a treat any time of day!
I agree Jennifer!
Mmm I just love a good fluffy and buttery scone! And these look so tasty. And Meyer lemons are just the best, I bet the flavor goes great with scones!
I think you’re going to love them Linda! Thanks for the comment!
I’m totally jonesin’ for flowers, backyards, and all things Spring! These scones look so pretty and delicious! I love that you made them round and those photos are gorgeous! Pinned!
Thanks so much Rachelle! It’ll be here before we know it!
It’s spring here in California but we had a heck of a storm last night and lost our electricity . Your scones look fantastic and I now have another recipe to use with my Meyer Lemons. Have a great weekend. Your photos are stunning.
I was thinking of you and your lemon trees when I decided on this one Gerlinde! Enjoy!
I would gladly grab one of these right now! Love how they turned out ♥
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Thanks Summer! I LOVE anything lemon!
Spring is definitely here in LA, Mary Ann. All the neighborhood apple and plum trees are blooming – it’s a gorgeous site. My neighbor has a meyer lemon tree that is covered with lemons – so I’m going to borrow a few and make these lovely scones. Hoping the warm spring weather gets to you soon!
You’re so lucky Geraldine! I can’t wait for the nice weather! Hope you enjoy the scones!
yum. these lemon scones sound so bright and springy. i read this recipe and immediately thought of my dad that loves all things lemon. you better believe i’ll be making these to bring on my next trip to see my folks! perfect!
Yay! He’s going to love them Cathy!
These look amazing, Mary Ann! I love that you’re counting down to spring! :) I’m right with ya- I love all the seasons, but I’m ready for some warmer weather! I love lemon all year long, so of course these sound perfect! Have a great weekend!
I love it all year long too Jessica! You have a great weekend too!
Only 30 days?! I had no idea.I’m so relieved spring is just around the corner, and these scones look like the perfect way to welcome in warmer weather, hopefully.
Thanks Nicole! The countdown is on!
These look fabulous! I love that you made them biscuit shaped! Pretty photos.
Thanks so much Mimi! I love the large scones, but when I’m trying to cut back on calories these are the perfect size!
Ummm I’m coming over right now. These are amazing! I adore scones and anything with Meyer lemon in it. :)
Come on over!!