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Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones

September 14, 2015 by Maureen 36 Comments

My good friend Lorraine from Not Quite Nigella sent me a message on Facebook a couple of days ago and said she had a recipe that she’d love to share with my readers while I’m getting back on my feet (literally).

EmiliyaI’ve had our good friends from Sofia, Bulgaria visiting us this week and I’ve been spending every minute catching up on all that’s happened since we saw each other in 2008.

They spend most of their time traveling. I was trying to count all the countries they’ve visited but I lost count at Easter Island, Tanzania, South Korea, Seychelles and Thailand. I have major envy.

hristoI met Hristo online when he was 19 and just learning how to make money online. He was a very quick learner. Now he’s married to his beautiful wife Emiliya.

They are off to the Great Barrier Reef in the next couple of days and then I’m back on the job!

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Here’s Lorraine’s wonderful Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones. I want one now.

Inspiration can hit anywhere. It can be your imagination wishing up a dream meal scenario. It can come in daydreams, from walking around and seeing nature or it can come from the most unlikely of sources. Airline food? Yes really!

Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones

These red berry and white chocolate scones were inspired by of all things airline food. I know plane food gets a bad rap. And for the most part it deserves it although I’m just grateful for the diversion. But on my trip to Canada I flew a regional airline called Air North. The planes had a generous luggage allowance (double that of the national carrier for an international trip) and while I couldn’t understand a word they were saying on the plane’s inflight announcement the food on the plane ranged from good to excellent! Mainly because it tasted like food on the ground and that it hadn’t taken a 24 hour trip around the tarmac and in the freezing clouds before being served.

Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones

We were given warm toasted sandwiches on one leg and the flight attendants then proceeded to wheel the trolleys down the aisle for a second round. “Would you like cake service?” said one flight attendant. These are the sweetest words you will ever hear in the air. I nodded yes and they cut me a slice of strawberry and cream cake.

On the return leg I was given a breakfast scone. I usually prefer savouries in the morning and I was feeling out of sorts from the 4am rise so I shoved it aside but then hunger and boredom got the better of me and I tried some a corner of the scone. It was a cranberry and white chocolate scone and it was delicious! I spread it with butter and jam (just because life is better with butter and jam) and ate the entire thing chasing crumbs and all.

I had to recreate it at home and although cranberries are hard to get here I decided to make it a mix of cranberries and raspberries-both fruits had a succulent tartness that goes well with white chocolate. These scones are rich and they are buttery but they have a great balance of tart and sweet. The very original base for this recipe is from Maureen’s best fluffy, flakey, buttery biscuit recipe. When Maureen tells you that a recipe is the best ever, well it’s true.

So tell me Dear Reader, where do you get your inspiration from?

Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones

4.9 from 14 reviews
Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
18 mins
Total time
33 mins
 
A delightful mix of cranberries and raspberries that come together with white chocolate to make a very delicious breakfast.
Author: Lorraine Elliott - an original recipe from Not Quite Nigella
Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Australian
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries, rehydrated for 10 minutes in a bowl of hot water
  • 2 cups plain all purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons caster or superfine sugar
  • 3.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 125g/4oz. butter, cold and cubed
  • ⅔ cup raspberries (frozen or fresh)
  • ½ cup white chocolate buds
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • ½ cup buttermilk
Instructions
  1. Step 1 - Preheat oven to 200C/400F and line a baking tray with parchment. In a food processor, blend the flour, sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar and salt until well mixed. Then add the butter and process until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the cranberries, raspberries, white chocolate, yogurt and buttermilk together and mix by hand.

  2. Red Berry and White Chocolate Scones
  3. Step 2 - Shape into a ball and place on the prepared tray. Flatten out with the palms of your hand to until about an inch thick. Using a pastry scraper or a knife, cut into eight wedges. Bake in oven for 18 minutes or so, turning once halfway. Serve with butter and jam.

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Thanks so much to Lorraine. Please visit her at NotQuiteNigella.com as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

 

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Comments

  1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Hi Maureen, I was so concerned when we hadn’t heard from you in a while and felt so helpless here in Sydney. So when you suggested a guest post I thought that the best one would have to be a scone recipe where you inspired the original recipe! xxx

    Reply
  2. The Surprised Gourmet says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    The scones look delicious. Love the red berries.

    Reply
  3. SallyBR says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:51 pm

    Your trip sounds like a gastronomic dream! I think only in the very good old days of Air France I had a good meal while flying. Haven’t been in AF in 15 years so I have no idea if they kept their quality

    your scones are gorgeous!

    great to know you are still having fun with visitors, I guess it makes saying goodbye to your family members just a little less painful… (sigh)

    I am counting the days to fly to Brazil and see my Mom…. one month to go!

    Reply
  4. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Glad you are starting to get back on your feet Maureen 🙂
    Lorraine, these scones sound amazing!!!!
    Can’t wait to try them, even for a savoury eater like myself, white chocolate is something I find hard to resist!
    YUM. Pinning 🙂

    Reply
  5. Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says

    September 15, 2015 at 1:16 am

    Why I have never been asked on a flight “Would you like cake service” I would pay extra to hear those sweet words! The scones look picture perfect, all those juicy and colorful berries look amazing! Enjoy your friends stay and make sure you eat good food and lots of cake 🙂

    Reply
  6. Eva Taylor says

    September 15, 2015 at 2:49 am

    That’s so nice of Lorraine, she is really such a lovely person. I love the recipe she chose, it looks absolutely wonderful. But honestly, I’m having a hard time believing the thing about good airplane food, if it were anyone else saying it than Lorraine! As your temperatures are warming up, ours are cooling down and it seems as if yesterday was summer and today is chilly winter! We went from 40° C with high humidity last week to a cheeky 10°C with low humidity the last few days. I’m just not ready for winter yet. I hope you are continuing to mend and I look forward to seeing you in blogland.

    Reply
  7. Norma Chang says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:23 am

    Love scones and these look absolutely gorgeous and delicious,

    Reply
  8. Kim | a little lunch says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:42 am

    Maureen, it’s good to hear you’re having FUN catching up with your friends. (7 years between visits is a lot of catching up to do!) How nice of Lorraine to fill in — enjoyed her airline food adventure (remind me to check out North Air) and now I want one of her scones, too! Take care.

    Reply
  9. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:12 am

    Glad to hear you have friends visiting to cheer you a bit and another friend to offer you this delicious recipe for your blog. I love scones but rarely make them. These sound so divine I think I need to put them on my short list of ‘must haves.’

    I hope you continue to improve; please reach out if I can help.

    Reply
  10. Roberta says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:20 am

    Me want! NOW!!! 🙂

    Reply
  11. minnie@thelady8home says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:05 am

    Maureen and Lorraine, you two make some pair! The word delicious was invented for your creations. Delightful scones!

    Reply
  12. Veronica (Roni) says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:29 am

    Ah Maureen, they would delight any kitchen table. What a warm, tasty treat.
    And yes, I want to fly on that airline too :)) which one was it I wonder?
    Glad you are having so many wonderful guests to entertain your days.
    Must make these scones…xx

    Reply
  13. A_Boleyn says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:30 am

    I’m glad your recovery is progressing. I’m sure you’re restless and want to be cooking again.

    Thank you for sharing the delicious looking scones from your friend.

    Reply
  14. Hotly Spiced says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:34 am

    I hope you’re having a good time with your friends. They certainly have travelled to a lot of the globe. I like the sound of this Canadian airline and it’s true, I’ve never been offered cake service! I do love how the berries bring a tartness to this scone and then there’s the wonderful sweetness from white chocolate. And the berries to give a beautiful colour to the scones. That’s very kind of Lorraine to put up a post for you xx

    Reply
  15. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:42 am

    What divine scones, Lorraine has done it again! The red berries sound scrumptious with white chocolate!

    Reply
  16. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:46 am

    I am in Canada and I have never heard of Air North. but now I will fly with them just for the food! These scones look amazing. Enjoy your visits and take care of yourself!

    Reply
  17. Liz (Good Things) says

    September 15, 2015 at 7:51 am

    Two great foodie friends in one spot… love it! Maureen, do hope you are on the road to being well! Lorraine… “Would you like cake service?” Yes indeedy! xx

    Reply
  18. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:33 am

    Wow – this is a lovely post and a beautiful recipe! Such a lovely friend 🙂

    Reply
  19. cheri says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:39 am

    Love these scones, everything about them sounds perfect……

    Reply
  20. Kat says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Very glad to hear you are starting to get back on your feet Maureen and enjoying time with your friends from Bulgaria. Lorraine, these scones look fantastic – I adore raspberries and they look divine in these scones xx

    Reply
  21. Sherry from sherryspickings says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Wow these look so very pretty and delish I’m sure!

    Reply
  22. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    Love Lorraine + Not Quite Nigella.. and I definitely am craving a good scone and cup of tea after seeing these!

    Reply
  23. The Ninja Baker says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    LOL Who would have ever thought airline food could be inspiring? Must say these scones may have me changing my tune…Thank you Nigella for the delectable recipe =)

    Wishing you ease and complete health and happiness Maureen <3 Maybe a scone or two would be the perfect cure!

    Reply
  24. Krista Bjorn says

    September 15, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    I love that you got inspired by airplane food! I must say that has never, ever happened to me….ooo! Except for the one time I was bumped up to First Class and had the must luscious, tender, juicy flavorful steak. Apart from that, nope, never been inspired. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Raymund says

    September 16, 2015 at 6:02 am

    So want those scones now with the coffee I am having

    Reply
  26. Ciao Florentina says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Maureen, these are the prettiest scones i have ever seen, I want to dive into that platter and I’m not even a fan of scones. I need to make these now. Perfection!

    Reply
  27. Gourmet Getaways says

    September 16, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I would love to be munching on that right now!
    Thanks for sharing.

    Julie
    Gourmet Getaways

    Reply
  28. Abbe @ This is How I Cook says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:25 am

    Oh, these scones look delightful. Cake service, please! And Maureen, I hope you are finally well enough to eat a lot of them!

    Reply
  29. Mary Frances says

    September 19, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Such gorgeous and delightful scones! Thanks to Lorraine for sharing this luscious recipe 🙂 I hope you’re feeling better.

    Reply
  30. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:19 am

    These scones look amazing! Seriously, I just can’t get over the colour!!

    Reply
  31. Carol Preibis says

    September 22, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Hello Maureen,

    Enjoy your friends!

    And thanks for sharing another good recipe!

    Wishing you well,
    Carol

    Reply
  32. Carol at Wild Goose Mama says

    September 22, 2015 at 11:36 am

    These scones are plain and simple—WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! I am enchanted by the sheer look of them.
    It’s a wild recipe!!! And that’s a compliment.

    Reply
  33. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:38 am

    It doesn’t matter where the inspiration came from these scones look amazing! Wish I had one for my breakfast 😀

    Reply
  34. Eva says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Love scones, with fruits, without, chocolate,….all the scones I love and this one is just terrific!

    Reply
  35. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

    September 30, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Could never refuse berry scones, looks absolutely divine. Love the white chocolate addition.

    Reply
  36. Claire @ Simply Sweet Justice says

    October 8, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I am saving this recipe to make it soon – cranberry time is almost here!

    Reply

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