Description
Luscious strawberry lemon blondies blend sweet and tangy flavors into one irresistible dessert. Creamy white chocolate and zesty citrus create a perfect harmony that melts in your mouth, letting you savor summer’s most delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Main Fruits and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Baking Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges extend for easy removal.
- Create a smooth mixture by whisking melted butter with granulated sugar until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Sift flour and salt together in a separate container, preparing the dry ingredients carefully.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent toughening the batter.
- Gently introduce chopped strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and zest, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading carefully to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring closely and testing with a toothpick for moist crumb consistency.
- Allow blondies to cool completely within the pan, which helps set the texture and intensify flavors.
- Optional: Prepare a tangy glaze by whisking powdered sugar with lemon juice until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the blondies, creating an elegant finishing touch.
- Slice into neat squares and serve, enjoying the vibrant combination of strawberry and lemon.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for a smoother, more uniform batter that blends easily without clumping.
- Dice strawberries into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the blondies and prevent sinking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same texture and flavor.
- Cut strawberries just before adding to the batter to prevent excess moisture from making the blondies soggy, ensuring a perfect tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg