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Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe

Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe
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Strawberry Lemon Blondies are luscious dessert bars bursting with the sweet-tart flavors of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon. With a melt-in-your-mouth soft texture and a vibrant pink glaze, these easy-to-make blondies are perfect for spring, summer, or any occasion that calls for a pop of fruity flavor.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 blondies
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the Blondies:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup diced fresh strawberries

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry puree (from about 2 large strawberries)
  • Lemon juice (about 1 Tbsp, as needed to thin glaze to spreadable consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring you leave extra paper overhanging the sides for easy removal of the blondies. This step is optional, but recommended for easy glazing and slicing later.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer for best results. Add in the egg and beat well, ensuring it is fully incorporated.
  3. Add the Lemon Juice: Beat in the fresh lemon juice. Don’t worry if the mixture appears slightly separated; this is normal at this stage.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until there are no visible streaks of dry flour and the dough comes together.
  5. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries with a spatula, being careful not to overmix. The batter will be thick.
  6. Spread Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Because the dough is quite thick, take your time, using an offset spatula to smooth the surface as evenly as possible.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are just turning golden and the center is set. Insert a toothpick in the center— it should come out moist but not wet. Do not over-bake, as the blondies may dry out.
  8. Cool Completely: Remove the pan from the oven and let the blondies cool completely on a rack before glazing.
  9. Prepare the Glaze: Trim and puree 2 large strawberries in a small food processor to make about 1 tablespoon of strawberry puree. For a smooth glaze, strain the puree through a fine mesh strainer. In a bowl, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, the strawberry puree, and enough lemon juice to reach a spreadable consistency. If the glaze is too thin, add more sugar; too thick, add more lemon juice or puree.
  10. Glaze and Serve: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled blondies. Allow the glaze to set before lifting the blondies from the pan and slicing into squares. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For accurate flour measurement, fluff the flour, scoop with your measuring cup, and level off without compacting.
  • If you don’t want to bother with the strawberry puree in the glaze, you can use just lemon juice.
  • Do not use strawberry jam for the glaze as it will be too sweet when combined with the powdered sugar.
  • Test the glaze before spreading: if it soaks in, the glaze is too thin; if it sits thickly on top, it’s too thick and can be thinned with lemon juice or more puree.
  • Try variations using diced rhubarb, blueberries, or raspberries, or a combination of strawberries and rhubarb.

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