Pistachio and Cheese Scones

Today I'll teach you how to make pistachio cheese scones. While baking, your house will be filled with the warm aroma of butter and the nutty scent of pistachios, and every bite will be a satisfying combination of crispy exterior and moist interior. It's easy to make and beginner-friendly, yet it's enough to transform an ordinary afternoon into a small celebration of flavor.

Ingredients:

Scones: 150g all-purpose flour, 80g heavy cream, 45g butter, 30g chopped pistachios, 10g powdered sugar, 10g milk powder, 4g baking powder, 1g sea salt  Pistachio Cream Cheese Filling: 160g cream cheese, 25g pistachio paste, 20g powdered sugar, chopped pistachios (to taste)

Steps:

1. Combine the softened cream cheese with the remaining filling ingredients, mix well, and transfer to a piping bag. Refrigerate until ready to use.

2. In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and salt for the scones.

3. Add the cubed butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand.

4. Add the heavy cream and mix briefly until a dough forms, avoiding over-kneading.

5. Add the chopped pistachios and mix well.

6. Divide the dough into 6 equal portions, shape each into a small bowl, fill with the cheese filling, and pinch the edges to seal, leaving some cheese exposed at the top. Sprinkle with some chopped pistachios for decoration.

7. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes, covering with aluminum foil halfway through to prevent excessive browning.

Source:Rednote