Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Scones
These gluten free strawberry shortcake scones are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. They’re filled with fresh strawberries, then topped with homemade whipped cream and strawberry sauce!
Our sweet Ania girl loves strawberries. They’re one of her very favorite foods and I can’t blame her. Strawberries are yummy! Most days she loves to munch on a bowl of chopped up strawberries, which got me inspired to make a strawberry scone.
And I don’t know about you, but as soon as I thought of baking a strawberry scone, I instantly wanted strawberry shortcake… one of my favorite desserts!
Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Scones
These strawberry shortcake scones have all of my favorite elements of the delicious strawberry shortcake. They’re a match made in heaven with a tender scone filled with chopped fresh strawberries, then topped with homemade whipped cream (my favorite) and a homemade strawberry sauce. They’re basically my favorite breakfast dessert.
I can see them being perfect for a special birthday breakfast, a delicious brunch or just because you love strawberries and whipped cream! 🍓🍓🍓
If you’ve been reading the blog for a while, you know how much I love the Namaste scone mix. I always have a few boxes on hand. Each and every time my scone results are perfect. And no body ever knows they’re gluten free. They’re absolutely delicious. (See more scone recipes here!)
If you’ve never made homemade whipped cream, you’re in for a real treat… and it’s so easy to make! The whipped cream takes the scones to another level. Trust me.
And of course, the strawberry sauce must be mentioned! Since Ania loves strawberries so much, we often have plenty in the refrigerator to make a quick sauce. If you’ve never made your own before, don’t be intimidated. It’s easier than you think and you can completely control how much sugar you add or how thick the sauce ends up.
I’ve shared a basic recipe with you below, but know you can completely change this to make it your own. We love it on pancakes, scones, ice cream or cake! I store it in a mason jar with a lid and it keeps well for a week or two.
Short on time? You can also just use fresh chopped up strawberries instead of the syrup. Yum!
I hope you enjoy this scone recipe as much as we do! You can download my printable recipe card below, sized to fit in your recipe box!
Gluten Free Strawberry Shortcake Scones
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium sized mixing bowl, cut cold butter into dry scone mix using a pastry blender or fork. Blend until crumbly.
- Create a well in the center of the dry mixture. Add the eggs and milk. Stir until well combined and the mixture is moist.
- If mixture is still dry and crumbly, add more milk, but only add it in small increments. A little will go a long way.
- Add fresh strawberries and gently stir to combine.
- Use your hands to form the dough into small round patties, about an inch thick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Set aside and cool for 5-10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- With an electric mixer, beat on high until stiff peaks form.
- Combine the cut up strawberries and sugar into a saucepan.
- Cover with water and bring to a slow simmer, stirring often.
- Allow the mixture to thicken and boil down.
- Once the strawberries are soft, use an immersion blender to purée the strawberries until smooth, or to your liking.
- Adjust as needed with water and sugar until sauce is to your liking.
- Pour sauce into a container, then refrigerate until cold.
- Plate a strawberry scone, then top it with a big dollop of whipped cream. Add the strawberry sauce on top. Add any extra sliced strawberries, if desired.