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Tea Party Desserts

A delightful assortment of sweet treats perfect for an elegant tea party, featuring scones, mini pastries, and delicate cookies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries
Mini Pastries
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh berries for filling
Cookies
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Scones
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the heavy cream and dried fruit until just combined.
  3. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Roll out to 1-inch thickness and cut into rounds.
  4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Mini Pastries
  1. Roll out the puff pastry and cut into small squares. Place on a baking sheet.
  2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spoon onto the center of each pastry square.
  3. Top with fresh berries and fold the corners of the pastry over the filling. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  3. Fold in chocolate chips. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These desserts are best served fresh and can be accompanied by a selection of teas.

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