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Coconut and Dark Chocolate Ricotta Scones
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coconut and dark chocolate ricotta scones

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled, and cut into ½" pieces
  • ¾ cup part-skim or whole milk ricotta cheese
  • cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • ¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar, and mix well.
  • Using a pastry cutter, your fingers, or a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • In medium bowl, combine ricotta, buttermilk, egg, and extracts, mixing to combine.
  • Add to flour/butter mixture, stirring until just combined. Don't over mix.
  • Fold in chocolate and coconut.
  • Place dough on well floured surface, and shape into a 1" thick disc.
  • Cut into 8 triangles.
  • Place on prepared baking sheet in same shape, but spacing them out about ½" from each other.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, until they are lightly golden on top.
  • Let cool.
  • Serve and enjoy!