If you love cozy baked treats that feel indulgent but are easy to make, you’re going to adore my Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones. These scones taste like a mix between a soft biscuit, a cherry dessert, and a chocolate-dipped pastry. Every bite has juicy cherries, buttery crumb, and a drizzle of warm melted chocolate. They feel fancy enough for a brunch table but simple enough for everyday baking.
Let me show you how I make them!
Quick Facts
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cooking Time: 20–22 minutes
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Total Time: 35–40 minutes
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Serving Size: 8 scones
Why You’ll Love These Scones
These chocolate covered cherry scones have everything I want in a homemade treat:
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Soft, tender, buttery texture
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Melty chocolate inside AND on top
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Bursts of sweet cherries in every bite
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Easy to mix by hand — no special tools
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Great for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or gifting
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Not too sweet, so the chocolate stands out
If you like Black Forest flavours, this recipe will be your new favourite.
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Scone Dough
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ cup cold butter, cut into cubes
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½ cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup cherries, chopped
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Fresh, frozen (not thawed), or dried
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½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
For the Topping
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½ cup melted chocolate (milk or dark)
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Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
How I Make Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
I whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a big bowl.
2. Cut in the Butter
Using cold butter is key! I rub the butter into the flour until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. This gives the scones their flaky texture.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, I mix:
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egg
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buttermilk
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vanilla
Then I pour this into the dry ingredients.
4. Fold in Cherries & Chocolate
I gently mix in chopped cherries and chocolate chips. The dough will be soft but manageable.
5. Shape the Scones
I pat the dough into a circle (about 1–1.5 inches thick) and cut it into 8 triangles. Then I transfer them to a baking sheet.
6. Bake
I bake them at 200°C (400°F) for 20–22 minutes, until the tops are golden and edges are firm.
7. Drizzle with Melted Chocolate
Once slightly cooled, I drizzle warm melted chocolate over the top — this is the best part!
Serving Suggestions
Serve your scones with:
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A cup of hot coffee or cappuccino
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Black tea or chai
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A scoop of vanilla ice cream for a dessert version
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Whipped cream or clotted cream for brunch
They’re lovely warm but taste great at room temperature too.
Tips for Customization
Make them extra chocolatey
Add cocoa powder to the dough or dip the bottoms in melted chocolate.
Swap the fruit
Try raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, or blueberries.
Gluten-free option
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Add nuts
Almonds, pecans, or walnuts add crunch and flavour.
Boost flavour
Add almond extract—it pairs beautifully with cherries.
Nutritional Info (Approx. per scone)
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Calories: 270–320
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Carbs: 35g
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Protein: 4g
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Fat: 13g
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Fiber: 1g
These scones are an indulgent treat—perfect for weekends or special mornings.
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen cherries?
Yes! Use them straight from the freezer. Don’t thaw, or the dough will get watery.
2. How do I store leftover scones?
Keep them in an airtight box for 2–3 days or freeze for up to a month.
3. Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Absolutely. Shape the scones and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh the next morning.
4. Why does my dough feel sticky?
Cherry juice can soften the dough. Just dust lightly with flour — don’t overwork it.
5. Can I skip the chocolate drizzle?
Yes, but it really takes the flavour to the next level!
Final Thoughts
My Chocolate Covered Cherry Scones are one of those recipes that looks fancy, tastes bakery-perfect, and still comes together in under 40 minutes. They’re sweet but not overly sweet, soft on the inside, and drizzled with chocolate for that irresistible finish.
