Description
Delightful strawberry lemon blondies combine sweet berries with zesty citrus for a refreshing dessert. Moist, tangy bars offer a perfect balance of flavors that will satisfy dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 g, 8 oz) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup (approximately 6 oz) fresh strawberries
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (270 g, 9.5 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp strawberry puree
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating an overhang for easy removal.
- Wash and hull strawberries, then dice into small pieces. Spread on a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Whisk melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth and well-integrated.
- Add eggs, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest to the sugar mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Separately sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Gently incorporate diced strawberries into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly to create a smooth surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted near the center shows minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with strawberry puree and lemon juice until silky and lump-free.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled blondies, allowing it to set for approximately 15 minutes.
- Slice into square portions and serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Pat dry strawberries thoroughly to prevent soggy blondies and maintain a perfect texture.
- Use fresh lemon zest for intense citrus flavor that elevates the entire dessert’s brightness.
- Fold strawberries gently to avoid crushing and distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and add 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum for better binding.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg