Dark Chocolate Heart Scones with Chocolate Ganache & Toasted Coconut

Scones originated in Scotland and were originally made with oats and cooked on a griddle. The addition of chocolate and coconut gives this traditional treat a modern twist.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Dark Chocolate Heart Scones with Chocolate Ganache & Toasted Coconut

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, British Courses: Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Cocoa powder
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dark chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₄ cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the dark chocolate chips.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.
7. Roll out the dough to about 1-inch (5 cm) thickness and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out scones.
8. Place the scones onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are firm to the touch.
10. While the scones are baking, prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it starts to steam.
11. Remove from heat and pour over the dark chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
12. Once the scones are cooled, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
13. Allow the ganache to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.