Scones Brunch Board Recipe

Prep time: 5 mins

Introduction

When it comes to brunch, why settle for one flavour when you can have them all? If you’ve been looking for breakfast spread ideas, this brunch board brings together the best of sweet and savoury in one beautiful, ready-to-share spread. Think warm scones, whipped cream and jam, alongside cheese, honey and fresh fruit. Whether you’re entertaining or treating yourself, it’s a fuss-free way to serve up something a little special.

Ingredients

9 assorted sweet & savoury scones
2-3 cheeses
Fresh fruit
Honey
Jam
Whipped cream
Butter

Method

Pop the scones in a moderate oven for a few minutes or give them a quick toast so they are slightly warm. Place in the centre of your board

Slice any larger fruit and cheese so everything is bite sized and ready to grab

Set small ramekins or jam jars on the board first and fill them with honey, jam, whipped cream, and softened butter. The bowls act as anchors and keep the sticky bits tidy

Nestle cheese wedges and chunks of fresh fruit into the spaces, grouping complementary flavours together (for example, cheddar beside apple slices, brie near berries)

Add cheese knives and small spoons, drizzle a little honey over one corner for a glossy touch

Products featured in this recipe

Scones 6 Pack

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FAQs

A well-rounded brunch grazing board or breakfast spread includes a mix of sweet and savoury items. Start with freshly warmed scones (both sweet and savoury if possible) and add cheeses, seasonal fruit, soft butter, jam, whipped cream and honey. You can also include extras like smoked salmon, herbed cream cheese, or nuts for texture. Group complementary flavours together to help guests build their perfect bite.

There’s no wrong way to layer a scone, but traditionally it starts with a warm scone, sliced open. For sweet scones, then a dollop of jam followed by whipped or clotted cream. For savoury scones, try layering with soft cheese or herbed butter. Whether you go jam-first or cream-first is totally up to you, the joy is in making it your own.

Scones are best enjoyed slightly warm. A gentle reheat in the oven or microwave brings back their soft, fluffy texture and enhances their buttery flavour. Cold scones can taste a little dense or dry, especially if they’ve been stored, so warming them for a few minutes makes all the difference, especially when pairing with cold cream or rich cheeses.

Ingredients