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October 12, 2012 ·

Michigan Cherry Vanilla Bean Scones

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I had to create something from the amazing swag I received at Taste of Michigan.  But what?   I decided to use the Indian Vanilla Beans, and the Tahitian Vanilla extract that Beanilla, a Michigan company so graciously gave us.

I made Michigan Cherry Vanilla Bean Scones.  I know. I know.  I’m a scone head.  I love me a nice scone and a cup-a-joe.

If you bake, even just once a year, please know this really good vanilla will make all the difference in your product.  Real vanilla extract, fragrant, rich, dark beautiful vanilla.  Vanilla is an ingredient that should not be taken for granted!

Can you see the tiny flecks of vanilla bean through out the scone.  Luverly little scone wouldn’t you say?  I achieved this by steeping the vanilla bean in hot half and half, then scraping the vanilla paste out of the bean, and putting it back into the warm milk.  Then I made a buttery glaze and added  a generous amount of  Tahitian Vanilla.  Tahitian Vanilla boasts flavors of caramel, anise, and cherry-chocolate so it paired perfectly with the dried cherries and the richness of the cream cheese in the scone.  Voila!  Scone perfection…..if I do say so myself!

 

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Michigan Cherry Vanilla Bean Scones
12-16 scones
3 cups Flour
1/2 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1 stick cold Butter, cubed
4 ounces cold Cream Cheese (1/2 a brick)
1 Egg
1 whole Beanilla Indian Vanilla Bean
1 1/4 cups Half and Half, or milk
1 cup roughly chopped Dried Cherries

Icing
1 cup Powdered Sugar
a dash of Salt
2 tablespoon melted Butter
3 tablespoons Half and Half or Milk
2 teaspoon Beanilla Tahitian Vanilla Extract

1. Measure half and half into sauce pan, turn heat on medium low. Cut  1 vanilla bean in half, then split each half down middle toss beans into milk and bring to a low boil. Remove from heat and let cool. When cool enough to handle remove vanilla beans, using a butter knife scrape paste from the inside of the bean, and return paste to warm milk. When milk is completely cool you can start step 2.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in 1
stick of cold butter, cubed and 4 ounces of cold cream cheese with a pastry cutter. Until consistency of oatmeal.
3. Whisk egg into vanilla bean half and half. Make a well in dry ingredients, pour in the wet, fold to combine. STOP
when you have dough barely combined. You do not want to over work dough.
4. Rough chop 1 cup of dried cherries, add to dough. When dough still has some dry flour in bowl take your bare hands and gently pat dough into a ball working in extras flour. Now pinch dough into two separate balls.
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Place both balls of dough on baking sheet and pat into 3/4 inch thick rounds. Place baking sheet in freezer for 15 minutes. Remove and cut each round like a pie, into slices, cutting almost all the way through, but not quite.
5. Place scones in preheated 425 degree oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and lift off baking sheet by picking up parchment paper at both ends, place on a cooking wrack.
7. Whisk icing ingredients together until smooth, drizzle over warm scones.

Note: If you do not have half and half you can use milk. Also if you are unable to find indian vanilla beans, or tahitian vanilla extract don’t let this stop you from making these scones, feel free to use what ever beans and extract you have available.

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Thank you Beanilla!  I love your vanilla products!

 

What are you all up to this weekend?  Are there any scones in your plans?  Yard work? Soccer games?  Bedroom painting?  I’d love to hear what you are up to!

 

Have a good one! Luvya, Sheila

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  1. michele says

    October 12, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Shelia,
    You amaze me. Inspire me. Even if I’ve been silently stalking you. 😉
    I’ll be making these tomorrow for breakfast – the only thing I don’t have in the house is the vanilla bean. It will prepare me for a day of football. Our oldest has his first playoff game of the season tomorrow, and then we’ll be watching Boise State Football.
    Hope you have a great weekend.

    Michele

    • Sheila says

      October 12, 2012 at 7:25 pm

      Oh a day of football, what could be better? I bet if you added vanilla extract to the milk, it would be yummy too! They are super moist. I hope you make them and enjoy! Have a great weekend, and as always thanks for stalking ; D

  2. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    October 13, 2012 at 4:07 pm

    Oh my goodness – my mom LOVES scones!!! I’m going to save this for a special occasion. 🙂

  3. Nikki @Pennies on a Platter says

    October 14, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Beautiful! Love the specks!

  4. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    I go through so much vanilla. LOVE. And these scones are seriously tempting me. They look delish!

    • Sheila says

      October 17, 2012 at 11:08 pm

      Scones are a weakness of mine….that and pie. Why can’t running marathons be my weakness….sheesh! thanks for stopping by, Sheila

  5. Vanessa @FrenchFoodieMom says

    October 25, 2012 at 1:26 am

    I adore scones but I’ve never made them with cream cheese. My recipe has sour cream, and I can’t wait to try yours. Totally agree about the importance of good vanilla. My pantry is filled with vanillas. It’s a bit of an addiction: I have double strength from Penzey’s and my fave is vanilla bean paste. The kids know not to use it without asking. It’s as expensive as caviar!

  6. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I’ve always thought scones were on the dry side (which is why I’m not a huge fan) but yours look incredibly moist and tender. I think I need to try your recipe and rethink the whole scone thing.

    • Sheila says

      October 28, 2012 at 1:03 pm

      Renee, I can’t stand a crumbly scone either! Mine are definitely moist and tender. Just like a sweet biscuit! I hope you give them a try. Thanks for stopping in ; D

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