Sugar-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Scones (Bakery-Style & Low Carb)

These Sugar-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Scones are tender, rich, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor, with creamy pockets of sweetened cream cheese baked right inside. Made with almond flour and naturally sweetened with monk fruit, they’re perfect for brunch, tea time, or a quiet morning treat.

They’re the kind of scones that make people pause mid-bite and say, “Wait… these are sugar-free?” And before we get started, don’t forget to subscribe by email so you never miss one of these cozy, bakery-worthy recipes

Overview of Recipe Content

What This Recipe Is

A low-carb, sugar-free scone made with almond flour, filled with fresh strawberries and chunks of sweetened cream cheese, finished with a vanilla drizzle.

Why You’ll Love It

• Sugar-free & low carb
• Bakery-style texture
• Loaded with fresh strawberries
• Creamy cheesecake-like pockets
• Perfect for brunch or dessert

What It Tastes Like

Buttery and tender with juicy berries, rich cream cheese bites, and a lightly sweet vanilla finish.

Full & Complete Ingredient List

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Scone Dough

• 2 cups almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut flour
• ½ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener (Lakanto)
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 large egg, cold
• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Filling

• ¾ cup fresh strawberries, diced small
• 1 teaspoon almond flour (to prevent excess moisture)

Cream Cheese Pockets

• 4 oz cream cheese, cold and cubed
• 1 tablespoon powdered monk fruit sweetener
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Sugar-Free Vanilla Drizzle

• ¼ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
• 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Sugar-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Scones

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Step 1: Preheat & Prep

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cut in Butter

Add cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture until crumbly.

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

Stir in egg, heavy cream, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.

Step 5: Prepare Fillings

Toss diced strawberries with almond flour.
Mix cream cheese cubes with powdered monk fruit and vanilla.

Step 6: Fold Gently

Carefully fold strawberries and cream cheese into the dough.

Step 7: Shape

Form dough into a round disk about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.

Step 8: Bake

Bake 18–22 minutes, until golden and set.

Step 9: Drizzle

Whisk drizzle ingredients and spoon over cooled scones.

What to Serve with These Scones

• Coffee or latte
• Hot tea
• Fresh whipped cream
• Extra strawberries

Tips for Making Them Perfect

• Keep butter and egg cold
• Dice strawberries small
• Don’t overmix the dough
• Cool slightly before drizzling

Storage Instructions

• Refrigerator: Up to 4 days
• Freezer: Up to 2 months (without drizzle)
• Reheat: Warm gently before serving

General Information

Traditional scones rely on sugar and wheat flour, but almond and coconut flour create a tender, rich crumb that works beautifully in sugar-free baking — especially with juicy fruit and cream cheese.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes, but thaw and pat dry thoroughly.

Are these keto?

Low carb, though strawberries add a small amount of carbs.

Can I skip the drizzle?

Yes — they’re delicious on their own.

Can I make them ahead?

Absolutely — bake and drizzle before serving.

Conclusion

These Sugar-Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Scones are elegant, indulgent, and secretly wholesome — the kind of recipe that feels like a treat every single time.

You may also love:

• https://poulef.com/sugar-free-desserts/
• https://poulef.com/low-carb-baking/
• https://poulef.com/almond-flour-recipes/
• https://poulef.com/brunch-recipes/
• https://poulef.com/strawberry-desserts/

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Nutritional Information (Per Scone – Approximate)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	240
Fat	20g
Carbohydrates	8g
Fiber	4g
Net Carbs	4g
Protein	6g
Sugar	0g

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