Get ready for the most delicious flavor packed Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese Scones!
It’s been the year of goat cheese here on What’s Gaby Cooking. I’ve been working with Montchevre Goat Cheese and we’ve been putting it on pizzas, pastas, salads, dips, quiches… the works. Today it’s the star of these Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese Scones because if there is one thing I learn from my private chef days… everyone loves a scone!
By now you’re all well aware of my Montchevre Goat Cheese obsession. It’s the perfectly creamy, tangy, delicious goat cheese that you can add into any number of recipes. But have you ever thought to add it to a scone? It’s a game changer. And if you've had my strawberry white chocolate scones, you know I love scones to be moist. The goat cheese just gives every bite a little extra pizzazz, a bit of tang, and a nice creamy finish that perfectly complements the blueberries and butter. Well, these are perfection!
PLEASE promise me you’ll make it this weekend. If you don’t get through all of them, they are easily stored in the freezer for weeks on end. Just take them out an hour or two before you need them and let them thaw. Or pop them in a toaster oven for a few minutes to warm them through. If you want to slather some extra goat cheese or butter on each bite, I would never judge you!!!
Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons white sugar (this is optional and if you don't want them sweet, you can easily omit)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoon unsalted butter, cold, grated into small pieces
- 1 ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces Montchevre Blueberry Vanilla Goat Cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or seeds
- 1 egg, whisked into an egg wash
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients; flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter to coat the pieces with the flour. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Next add the goat cheese, cream cheese and blueberries. Next add the heavy cream and vanilla. Fold everything together being careful not to overwork the dough and/or crush the blueberries.
- Form 12 medium sized mounds out of the dough. The size can vary depending on if you want to stretch the recipe to make more. Arrange them on a parchment lined baking sheet and chill for an hour
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Once chilled, whisk the egg together with 2 tablespoons of water. Brush the egg wash over the scones and bake for 16-20 minutes until tops are golden brown. Remove from oven and serve
Could I use coconut milk instead of heavy cream??
yes! full fat coconut milk
Wow...l these are to die for and cannot believe that they are not that bad on calories given the incredible taste. Mine looked a bit flatter than the pic so wondering what I did wrong?
did you chill the dough? they flatten if they arent super cold when entering the oven
I made these and will definitely be making them again, they we’re devoured within 2 days, there’s only 4 of us here. I added the zest of a lemon (lemon & blueberry yummy). These were so easy I will be making them again this afternoon.
Incredible!!! The goat cheese is everything. I used the blueberry goat cheese from Trader Joe’s and vanilla extract instead of paste but otherwise followed the recipe and WOW.
These are so good! I couldn’t decide on the sugar so opted for 1 TBS and they are just slightly sweet (the way I like) and perfectly golden, just lightly crisp on the outside and buttery soft inside.
These look delicious! I have a lot of pastry flour left can I use it in these?
it doesnt have the same protein ratio so no, I wouldn't
Can I prep these the night before and then bake them off in the morning?
yes absolutely
Best scones I have ever tasted! so quick and easy to make! Going to say wiss in my favorites. thanks Gabby!
crazy how they don't even need sugar huh!!
these look and sound delicious I just moved getting my kitchen set up and then this will be at the top of my list to make yum yum Barbara Jones Barbara Jones Barbara Jones
What amt of vanilla on the blueberry goat cheese vanilla scones???? They look delicious and want to make them.
1/2 teaspoon into the scone batter!
I just love scones, and these are going to create an addiction!!
what about the vanila? when is that going in....
goes in with the heavy cream!!
The ingredients sound great but a question.. is there really no sugar
no need! but you can add 2 tablespoons of white sugar if you want them to be a little sweeter
Hi,
When you say chill, do you mean to let the scones relax, or do they need to be in the fridge?
Thanks.
chill in the fridge!! best when cold when baked
Thanks!
Also, I cannot find vanilla bean paste or seeds. Am I able to use vanilla extract?
yes totally
OMG these sound awesome!! Do you think you could substitute almond flour for the regular flour?
not for this recipe - almond flour just doesn't have the same consistency
If you are looking for a gluten free substitution, I substituted the flour with all purpose gluten free flour (cuptocup) and it worked really well!