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Strawberry Lemon Blondies Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Delight in the bright and fruity flavors of these Strawberry Lemon Blondies, a perfect balance of tangy lemon juice and sweet fresh strawberries baked into a moist, buttery blondie base, finished with a luscious strawberry-lemon glaze. Ideal for spring or summer, these blondies offer a refreshing twist on a classic treat, combining zesty citrus and juicy berry goodness in every bite.

Ingredients

Blondie Batter

  • 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

Strawberry Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (measure out your sugar before sifting)
  • 1 Tbsp strawberry puree (from about 2 large strawberries)
  • About 1 Tbsp lemon juice (to thin glaze to spreadable consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the blondies evenly.
  2. Prepare Baking Pan: Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving long edges to easily lift the blondies out later for glazing and slicing.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the room temperature unsalted butter and sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and light.
  4. Add Egg and Lemon Juice: Beat in the large egg completely, followed by the fresh squeezed lemon juice. It’s okay if the lemon juice doesn’t fully incorporate at this point.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl then gradually mix them into the wet ingredients until no dry flour remains.
  6. Fold in Strawberries: Gently fold the diced fresh strawberries into the batter to distribute evenly without breaking them down.
  7. Spread Batter and Bake: Spread the thick batter evenly into the prepared pan using a large offset spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges start to turn golden and the center is set but still moist when tested with a toothpick.
  8. Cool Blondies: Remove the pan from oven and let the blondies cool completely on a rack for best glaze adherence.
  9. Prepare Strawberry Puree: Puree fresh strawberries in a small food processor and strain through a fine strainer to measure 1 tablespoon of smooth puree.
  10. Make Glaze: Whisk together sifted powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until the glaze is smooth and spreadable. Adjust thickness by adding more sugar or lemon juice as needed.
  11. Glaze and Set: Spread the strawberry-lemon glaze evenly over the cooled blondies and allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using parchment paper with overhang edges helps lift the blondies out easily without breaking.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the blondies tender.
  • Check the blondies starting at 30 minutes to avoid over-baking and drying them out.
  • If fresh strawberries are not in season, frozen strawberries thawed and drained can be used as a substitute.
  • The glaze thickness can be adjusted by varying the lemon juice and powdered sugar ratios to suit your desired consistency.
  • For easier slicing, chill blondies after glazing to fully set the glaze.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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