Description
Delight in these Strawberry Lemon Blondies, a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Fresh strawberries and zesty lemon combine in a buttery blondie base for a refreshing twist on a classic treat. These blondies bake to golden perfection with a tender crumb and vibrant fruity notes, ideal for dessert or a special snack.
Ingredients
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Fruit
- 1 cup diced fresh strawberries, plus extra slices for the top
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Blondie Batter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, about 1/4 lemon zested
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare baking pan and oven: Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper on all sides and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
- Combine fruit with lemon juice: In a small bowl, mix the diced fresh strawberries with the lemon juice and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Mix wet ingredients and sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter (at room temperature), lemon zest, and light brown sugar until well combined and smooth.
- Add eggs: Whisk in the large egg and egg yolk thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and fruit: Using a rubber spatula, fold in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and the strawberry-lemon mixture gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Press a few thin strawberry slices on the surface for garnish.
- Bake: Bake the blondies in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into 20 bars.
Notes
- Use the spoon-level method or a kitchen scale for measuring flour accurately to ensure the best texture and avoid dense blondies.
- If using a dark or black baking pan, reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (163 degrees Celsius) to prevent over-browning.
- Fresh strawberries are recommended as frozen strawberries can release extra moisture that may affect the batter consistency and final texture.
