Description
Sweet strawberry lemon blondies promise a delightful dessert experience that blends tangy citrus with luscious berry notes. Creamy, buttery bars deliver pure summer joy for passionate bakers craving a refreshing twist on classic treats.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking workspace by lining an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, ensuring edges are fully covered for easy removal.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Melt butter and combine with brown sugar in a separate large bowl, whisking until the mixture achieves a smooth, glossy texture.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, freshly grated lemon zest, and lemon juice into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until well blended.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully fold chopped strawberries and white chocolate chips into the batter, distributing evenly without crushing the fruit.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly and creating a smooth surface with a spatula.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 22-27 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let the blondies cool completely in the pan for approximately 1 hour, allowing them to set and develop a rich flavor profile.
- Lift the parchment paper to remove the blondies from the pan, then slice into square servings and enjoy.
Notes
- Ensure strawberries are patted dry before folding into batter to prevent excess moisture and maintain blondie texture.
- Freeze white chocolate chips briefly before adding to prevent melting completely during mixing.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free blend, adding xanthan gum for better binding.
- Adjust lemon intensity by increasing or decreasing zest and juice based on personal preference for citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg