Yield: 10 scones
Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Nut Scones
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
For the scones:
- 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 large bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
For the frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- 5 Tbsp heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add in butter using the beater blade of an electric mixer until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add egg, bananas, and buttermilk. Combine completely. Fold in chopped walnuts.
- On a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat, drop dough. Using floured hands (or sprinkling a little extra flour on the top of the dough) pat into a large 10inch circle.
- Using a large knife or pizza cutter, slice dough into 8-10 large triangles. Separate slightly.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and make sure scones are completely separated. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and heavy cream. Beat for 3-5 minutes until desired consistency. Spread over scones and immediately sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Serve and enjoy.
- Store in airtight container for up to three days in refrigerator.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 214mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 31gProtein: 6g
*Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietitian for special diet advice.