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Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Strawberry Lemon Blondies are delightful pink bars bursting with a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. Featuring a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these blondies combine the freshness of diced strawberries with zesty lemon juice, topped with a delicious strawberry-lemon glaze. Ideal for a spring or summer treat, they are baked to golden perfection and finished with a smooth glaze that enhances their fruity brightness.

Ingredients

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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

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry puree (from about 2 large strawberries)
  • About 1 Tbsp lemon juice (or enough to thin the glaze to a spreadable consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking your blondies.
  2. Prepare Baking Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving long edges for easy removal later. This step is optional but recommended.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light in texture.
  4. Add Egg and Lemon Juice: Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated, then add the fresh squeezed lemon juice. It’s normal if the lemon juice doesn’t fully incorporate at this stage.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  6. Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until no dry flour remains and a thick dough forms.
  7. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced fresh strawberries, taking care not to crush them to maintain their texture and flavor.
  8. Spread Batter in Pan: Use a large offset spatula to spread the thick blondie batter evenly in the prepared baking pan for uniform baking.
  9. Bake: Bake the blondies for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges turn golden and the center is set but still moist. Test doneness with a toothpick, which should come out moist but not wet.
  10. Cool: Remove from oven and let the blondies cool completely on a wire rack for optimal glazing.
  11. Prepare Strawberry Puree: Trim strawberries for the glaze and blend in a small food processor. Strain through a small sieve to get 1 tablespoon of smooth puree.
  12. Make Glaze: Whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and about 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth and lump-free. Adjust consistency by adding more sugar if too thin or more lemon juice if too thick.
  13. Glaze Blondies: Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled blondies. Allow the glaze to set fully before slicing into 12 bars.

Notes

  • For accurate flour measurement, fluff the flour, scoop with a cup, and level off without compacting.
  • If you prefer a simpler glaze, you can use lemon juice alone instead of strawberry puree, but avoid strawberry jam as it may overpower the sweetness.
  • Test your glaze thickness by applying a small spoonful on the blondie; if it soaks in too quickly, add more sugar, if too thick add more lemon juice or puree.
  • Try variations by substituting diced rhubarb, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix of strawberries and rhubarb for a different flavor profile.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/strawberry-lemon-blondies-recipe/