Date and Clementine Scones

Ingredients

• • 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
  • 1 or 2 clementines (or 1 orange), grated zest only
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) clementine juice
  • 2 cups (500 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon (12.5 ml) baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) crushed fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cold cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) dried dates, pitted and diced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) 35% cream
  • Firm cheese (Louis D'Or, Monnoir, Victor et Berthold, etc.)