Blueberry Cream Cheese Scones

Have you ever been to Diamond Head Market & Grill in Honolulu? Well, they have a bakery that makes ah-mazing scones! I spent some time taking my favorite elements of the scones soft texture and fresh ingredients and created an easy recipe. My version isn't exactly like theirs, but my friends say it comes pretty close. I decided to whip up a batch today as party favors for a luncheon for a fabulous community leader and Hawaii native, Patricia Fae Ho. Shhh...it's a surprise lunch to celebrate her position as the new AAUW National President! I swear, the coolest people come from Hawaii. Be proud to be from here and share the aloha spirit...but make these scones first. Lol. Pre-heat your oven to 425 degrees and bake for 15 minutes or until slightly brown at the edges. Makes 9 to 10 scones.

What you need:

• 4 c.              all-purpose flour
• 2 T.              baking powder
• 6 T.              sugar
• 1 t.               salt
• 12 T.            unsalted butter; chilled, cubed
• 3/4 c.           fresh blueberries, rinsed 
• 1 c.              2% milk or whole milk
• 4 oz.            cream cheese

Ingredients: Fresh blueberries, butter, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cream cheese , milk

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl, then add cubed butter. Use your hands to incorporate the
butter into the flour until it reaches a crumb like texture 

Toss the blueberries in the crumb like flour until fully coated

Add the milk a half cup at a time and mix the dry and wet ingredients with your hands 

Create tennis ball-ish mounds of dough and flour your work surface if needed 

Cube your cream cheese and create a small well in the dough to add
the cheese. Heck, put it wherever you want! Keep in mind the exposed cheese will brown and harden.
Avoid rolling the dough and try your best to keep it in it's natural look to provide more crispy craters while it bakes!

Press the balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle extra sugar
on each piece before baking at 425 degrees

Keep an eye on these babies, 'cause they brown up fast! When done, remove gently from the
baking sheet and place on a cooling rack. Let 'em chill for a few minutes and serve hot with honey drizzle
or your favorite sugar glaze (1 cup powdered sugar, 1/8 cup milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; wisk and slightly heat in the microwave for easy pouring)