No-Fail Oreo Cheesecake Scones
My Oreo Cream Cheese Scones are tender, flaky pastries stuffed with a rich, chocolate chip cheesecake filling and packed with Oreo cookie crunch. The ultimate indulgent breakfast or tea-time treat!
Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 240 g cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 35 g powdered sugar
- 35 g chocolate chips dark or milk
For the Scone Dough:
- 240 g cake flour low-protein flour
- 1 g salt
- 15 g sugar
- 5 g baking powder
- 60 g cold unsalted butter cubed
- 75 g whole milk
- 45 g heavy cream
- 35 g Oreo cookie crumbs filling removed
For Topping:
- Additional Oreo cookies whole or pieces
Make the Cream Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the 240g of softened cream cheese and the 35g of powdered sugar. Use a spatula to mix them together until the mixture is completely smooth and no lumps of cream cheese remain.
Gently fold the 35g of chocolate chips into the cream cheese mixture until they are evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix and crush the chips.
Divide the filling into 7 equal portions. Roll each portion into a smooth ball. Place the balls on a plate or small tray and transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
Make the Scone Dough
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 240g of cake flour, 1g of salt, 15g of sugar, and 5g of baking powder until they are well combined.
Add 60g cold butter cubes and rub with fingertips (or use a mixer on low) until mixture looks sandy with pea-sized crumbs.
Pour the 75g of milk and 45g of heavy cream into the flour-butter mixture. Use a spatula to gently stir until the liquid is just incorporated and a shaggy dough begins to form.
Add the 35g of Oreo cookie crumbs to the bowl. Gently fold them into the dough until they are evenly distributed.
Assemble the Scones
Divide the dough into 7 equal portions. Take one portion of dough and flatten it in the palm of your hand into a disc, about 3-4 inches in diameter. The edges should be slightly thinner than the center, forming a "bowl" or "cup" shape.
Take one chilled cream cheese ball and place it in the center of the dough disc. Carefully wrap the edges of the dough up and around the filling, gently pinching the seams to seal it. It is okay and even desirable to leave a small part of the cream cheese filling exposed at the top.
Place the assembled scone on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently press a piece of Oreo cookie or some crumbs onto the top of the exposed filling. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Bake the Scones
Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
Once the oven is preheated, place the baking sheet on the center rack. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on the outside and feel slightly firm to the touch with a little springback.
Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving. They are best enjoyed warm, when the center is still soft and slightly gooey.