Description
Lemon Blueberry Cottage Cheese Scones are tender, fluffy, and bursting with juicy blueberries and bright citrus flavor. Made with blended cottage cheese for added protein and moisture, they offer a wholesome twist on a classic bakery favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very cold
- 2/3 cup fresh blueberries
- Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place butter in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg, blended cottage cheese, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined.
- Grate cold butter directly into the dough and lightly knead until evenly distributed.
- Fold in blueberries carefully to avoid crushing them. Add 1–2 teaspoons lemon juice or water if dough is too dry.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into 8 triangles and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk egg and water for egg wash and brush tops lightly.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with optional glaze before serving.
Notes
- Keep butter very cold for flaky texture.
- Do not overmix to prevent tough scones.
- Frozen blueberries can be used without thawing.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to 6 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 17.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40.2 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8.9 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
