Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons caster sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 2½ cups plain flour plus extra for dusting
- 100 g raspberries frozen
- Salt to season
- 95 g unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 100 g white chocolate cut into chunks
- ¾ cup whole milk plus extra if needed and for brushing
Instructions
- Place the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Using your fingertips, rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, or pulse the ingredients in a food processor.
- Fold three-quarters of the white chocolate through the mixture.
- Gradually stir the milk into the flour mixture, then use your hands to bring the dough together to form a soft dough.
- Add an extra 2 to 3 teaspoons milk if needed.
- Gently fold the frozen raspberries through the dough, working quickly so they do not fully defrost.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
- Line the air fryer basket with baking paper trimmed to fit.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 2 cm thick round.
- Cut the dough into 8 to 10 triangles.
- Arrange the scones slightly apart in the air fryer basket and cook in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 16 to 18 minutes, until golden.
- Melt the remaining white chocolate in a bowl over simmering water or in 30-second bursts in the microwave on MEDIUM (50%) power.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the scones.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Suggestions
Serve the scones slightly warm once the white chocolate drizzle has started to set. They are particularly suitable for High Tea or as a sweet afternoon treat with tea or coffee.Recipe Notes
Keep the butter cold and use the raspberries straight from the freezer. Work quickly once the berries are added so they remain intact and do not release too much juice into the dough.Cooking Advice
Do not overwork the dough. Mix only until it comes together, then gently pat it into shape. Cook the scones in batches if necessary so there is enough room for the hot air to circulate.Storage Advice
Store completely cooled scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They can be briefly warmed in the Airfryer before serving.Wine Advice
The combination of raspberry and white chocolate works well with a fruity, gently sweet wine. Choose a suitable bottle from René’s Wijnbeleving.Nutrition values
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About Raspberry White Chocolate Scones
Raspberry White Chocolate Scones combine the soft, crumbly texture of homemade scones with tart raspberries and creamy white chocolate. They are cooked in the Airfryer, where the circulating heat gives them a lightly golden exterior while keeping the centres tender.
Raspberry and White Chocolate
Raspberry and white chocolate provide the main flavour combination. White chocolate brings sweetness and creaminess, while raspberries contribute a sharper fruity flavour that prevents the scones from tasting overly sweet.
Most of the chocolate is folded directly through the dough. The remaining chocolate is melted and drizzled over the cooked scones, giving them an additional sweet finish.
Using Frozen Raspberries
Frozen raspberries are particularly useful in this recipe because they are firmer than fresh berries when folded into the dough. This makes them less likely to break apart immediately and colour the entire mixture.
Keep them frozen until the moment they are needed. Once added, work quickly so the berries remain as cold as possible before cooking.
Keeping the Butter Cold
Cold butter is important for the texture of the scones. Rub the cubes into the flour mixture with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
A food processor can also be used for this stage. Whichever method you choose, avoid allowing the butter to become warm and greasy.
Adding the Milk
Add the milk gradually rather than pouring it all in at once. The aim is to create a soft dough that holds together without becoming wet or sticky.
If the mixture remains too dry, add another 2 to 3 teaspoons milk. Small adjustments are preferable because too much liquid can make the dough difficult to handle.
Handling the Dough
Scone dough benefits from minimal handling. Once the ingredients have come together, avoid kneading it like bread dough. Excessive handling can result in firmer, denser scones.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a round approximately 2 cm thick.
Shaping the Scones
The dough is divided into 8 to 10 triangular portions. Try to keep the portions reasonably similar in size so they cook at approximately the same rate.
Handle each piece gently when transferring it to the air fryer basket, particularly because the frozen raspberries can make parts of the dough more delicate.
Cooking in the Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer to 180°C and line the basket with baking paper trimmed to fit. Arrange the scones slightly apart so the circulating hot air can reach their edges.
Air fry for approximately 16 to 18 minutes. Depending on the size of the basket, the scones may need to be cooked in several batches.
White Chocolate Drizzle
While the scones are cooking, gently melt the reserved white chocolate. This can be done over simmering water or in short intervals in the microwave.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooked scones rather than completely coating them. This provides additional white chocolate flavour while leaving the golden surface visible.
Serving Ideas
These scones are particularly good slightly warm, when the white chocolate pieces inside are still soft. They can be served on their own because the fruit and chocolate already provide plenty of flavour.
They are also well suited to High Tea, a Birthday table or a relaxed weekend treat. Tea or coffee makes a natural accompaniment.
Storing the Scones
Allow the scones to cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. As with most homemade scones, their texture is at its best on the day they are cooked.
Raspberry White Chocolate Scones combine tart berries, creamy white chocolate and a tender homemade scone in a simple air fryer recipe. The contrast between the raspberries and sweet chocolate gives these scones enough flavour to enjoy without additional jam or cream.